Former Sabah rugby player jailed 12 years for causing sister's death

By SANDRA SOKIAL

Sabah & Sarawak
Tuesday, 22 Jul 2025
10:19 AM MYT

KOTA KINABALU: A former Sabah state rugby player has been sentenced to 12 years’ jail for causing the death of his younger sister after an argument over a handwritten message.

Arden Mattson Maturin, 28, was initially due to stand trial on a murder charge.

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Tags / Keywords: Sabah , Kota Kinabalu , High Court , Brother , Jailed , Guilty Plea , Culpable Homicide , Sister , Anger , Rugby , Justice Duncan Sikodol

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