Police suspect suicide in death of timber contractor in Sarawak


SIBU: Police believe that the timber company contractor who was found dead deep in the jungle in Ulu Sg Melatai, about 175km from Kapit town, died by his own hand.

Kapit OCPD Deputy Supt Freddy Bian said the body of the 46-year-old victim, Kenek Antok, a Kenyah from Long Dungan, Belaga was found hanging at a steep cliff by the search and rescue team at 4.20pm on Thursday (May 2).

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