Chinese Tourist Allegedly Assaulted in Sabah, Sparks Outrage and Investigation

Chinese tourist assaulted in Sabah resort sparks outrage. Full investigation ordered as social media reacts.

September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Sabah, Malaysia — A Chinese woman was allegedly sexually assaulted at a resort in Semporna, prompting public outrage and an official probe into the incident. The attack occurred early Saturday on Jalan Kamiri, according to local and Chinese news outlets.

The 25-year-old tourist was found hiding in bushes after an unknown man entered her room while she was asleep. She sustained injuries and was later discovered by a resort employee. An 18-year-old suspect was detained the following day, as confirmed by Semporna district police chief Superintendent Tan Hiap Wah.

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Sabah’s tourism minister, Jafry Ariffin, issued a strong statement demanding a full investigation into the resort’s security protocols and licensing. He emphasized that visitor safety is a top priority for the state as it aims to boost tourism under its Visit Sabah 2027 initiative. Meanwhile, Chinese social media users expressed shock and concern over the incident, with some canceling travel plans and questioning the safety of the popular destination.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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