Semporna police find body of tourist from Guangdong, China off Mabul Island Posted on 14/12/2024 KOTA KINABALU, Dec 14 — Marine police said they have found the body of a 31-year-old male Chinese tourist underwater near a popular diving spot off Mabul Island in Semporna, Sabah. The Star reported Semporna police saying the victim, identified as Zhang Cao from Henan, Guangdong, China, was found in a light-coloured T-shirt, shorts, shoes, and with a grey backpack. “We received a report at 11.33am on Friday regarding a missing male Chinese tourist in the waters near Mabul Island,” Semporna district police chief Supt Mohd Sabri Zainol was quoted saying. “Acting on this information, the Semporna Marine Police team, with assistance from divers from nearby resorts, conducted a search and found the body at a depth of 17m.” A cell phone and a few passport-sized photos were found in his bag. The case has so far been classified as a sudden death. “We urge anyone who has a missing family member or relevant information to contact us immediately. “A post-mortem will be conducted within 48 hours if no next-of-kin comes forward to claim the body,” he said. News
Israel sends draft orders to more ultra-Orthodox Jews Posted on 17/11/2024 Police detain ultra-Orthodox Jews during a protest against conscription outside the army recruitment office in Jerusalem. (EPA Images pic) JERUSALEM: The Israeli military issued call-up notices to more members of the ultra-Orthodox community on Sunday to bolster its forces as it fights on its southern and northern borders, a move… Read More
Kane warns England must protect team culture under new boss Posted on 17/11/2024 England’s Harry Kane was dropped from the starting line-up for the win against Greece but set to start against Ireland at Wembley. (AP pic) LONDON: Harry Kane says England must be careful not to lose the positive team culture they have created as they prepare for their final match before the… Read More
Kelantan issues alert for second wave of floods from Dec 4 as evacuee numbers climb Posted on 02/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — The Kelantan state government has issued a warning about a potential second wave of floods starting Wednesday, December 4. “Caution! Kelantan has been forecasted to face a second wave of floods on December 4,” the state government announced in a social media post today, according… Read More