Sabah Orders Probe Into Resort Security After Tourist Assault Allegation
Authorities in Malaysia’s Sabah state have ordered an investigation into a Semporna resort after a tourist from China allegedly reported being molested and assaulted by an intruder in her room. Officials will examine possible security failures and the resort’s licensing status, according to state minister Jafry Ariffin.
Malaysia’s Sabah state has ordered a full investigation into a resort in Semporna after a female tourist from China was allegedly molested and assaulted in her room by an intruder early last Saturday. Jafry Ariffin, Sabah’s minister for tourism, culture and environment, said he had directed tourism authorities and enforcement agencies to investigate the incident. The inquiry will examine security lapses that may have allowed the intruder to enter the room, as well as the resort’s licensing status, according to the minister.
Ariffin said he had instructed the relevant tourism authorities to act immediately. The supplied account does not provide details about the alleged attacker, the tourist’s condition, any arrest, or the resort’s response.
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