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Dismembered Woman Found in Sabah: Investigation Unfolds
2/13/2026, 6:39:01 AM
Discovery of Body Parts
On February 12, 2023, a garbage collector in Indah Permai, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, made a gruesome discovery when a severed arm fell out of a garbage bag he was handling. The incident occurred around 7 a.m., prompting the worker to alert the police. Following this report, law enforcement officials found additional body parts, including a head and torso, at nearby locations later that morning. Initial investigations suggest that the victim had been dismembered into at least seven parts using a sharp tool before being disposed of in various sites.
Arrest of Suspects
Shortly after the discovery, police arrested two suspects: a 70-year-old father and his 20-year-old son. The elder suspect was apprehended around 5 p.m. on the same day, while his son was taken into custody at approximately 11 p.m. in a residential area of Kota Kinabalu’s Sepanggar. Acting police chief Superintendent Syed Lot Syed Ab Rahman confirmed that jealousy is believed to be the motive behind the murder. Both suspects are being investigated for murder, and police have indicated that the arrests have significantly advanced the investigation.
Ongoing Investigation
The police have stated that the victim's identity has yet to be confirmed, and efforts to locate her next of kin are ongoing. A post-mortem examination is scheduled for February 13 to determine the cause of death and gather further evidence. Assistant Commissioner Kasim Muda, the Kota Kinabalu district police chief, noted that the investigation is being treated as a murder case, with teams deployed to gather evidence and conduct searches in the area.
Criticism & Opposition
While the investigation is ongoing, some community members have expressed concerns regarding safety and the prevalence of violent crime in the area. Local residents have called for increased police presence and preventive measures to ensure public safety, highlighting the need for community engagement in crime prevention.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We subsequently found other body parts belonging to a woman in several nearby locations, and believe they belong to the same person,” — Assistant Commissioner Kasim Muda, Kota Kinabalu District Police Chief
- “KOTA KINABALU – Jealousy has been identified as the main motive behind the brutal murder of a woman found dismembered in Indah Permai following the arrest of two suspects.” — Superintendent Syed Lot Syed Ab Rahman, Acting Police Chief
What's Next
As the investigation continues, authorities are expected to release more information regarding the victim's identity and the circumstances surrounding her death. The police are also likely to conduct further interviews with the suspects and potential witnesses to piece together the events leading to the murder.
