By: Zaidul Khair bin Jungkim
TAWAU: Sept 19, 2026 – A 24-year-old local man was arrested by police in connection with the rape of a 19-year-old woman at a public housing residence in Kampung Titingan last Tuesday.
Tawau district police chief ACP Rosdi bin Mat Jusoh said the suspect, who works as a barber, was arrested at his home at about 10pm last Thursday.
He said police received a report from the victim, who claimed she was raped by the suspect, whom she knew.
The incident occurred at about 10pm after the victim allowed the suspect into her home to help repair her mobile phone.
The suspect is then believed to have taken the victim to a room before committing an indecent act.
The case is being investigated under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, and further investigations are ongoing.
Source: Tawau District Police
