Foreign National Arrested After Threatening Woman and Child in Tawau

Tawau: A woman in Kampung Serudong Laut sought police assistance after a foreign man allegedly trespassed into her home and threatened to ha...

Tawau: A woman in Kampung Serudong Laut sought police assistance after a foreign man allegedly trespassed into her home and threatened to harm her and her child.

According to police, the man, who was already familiar with the family, initially came to the house under the pretext of asking for food. He then entered the home without permission.

When the woman's child confronted him for his inappropriate and disrespectful behavior, the suspect became aggressive and began issuing threats to physically harm both mother and child.

Fearing for their safety, the woman immediately lodged a report at the nearest police station.

Tawau District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Jasmin Hussin said that a team from Wallace Bay Police Station acted swiftly and arrested the suspect in a nearby palm plantation.

During the arrest, officers recovered a small sharp knife believed to have been used to intimidate the victims. The suspect has been handed over for further investigation.

Police confirmed that the case is being investigated under Section 506 of the Malaysian Penal Code for criminal intimidation, and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for illegal presence without valid documentation.

Authorities emphasized that any violation of personal safety and home privacy will not be tolerated, and prompt action will continue to be taken in such cases.