Chinese tourist escapes alleged assault at Malaysia resort
SingTao · 2 SOURCES1 day ago2 MIN
Summary
A 25-year-old Chinese traveller said an unknown man entered her room at a resort in Semporna, Malaysia, in the early hours of Saturday, 19 September, and allegedly tried to sexually assault her. She said she fought back, pretended she needed a shower, then used the chance to flee and hide on a jungle hillside from about 3am until 8am during a thunderstorm. Photos she posted online showed injuries and insect bites after a night exposed to ants and mosquitoes. Police later arrested an 18-year-old security guard in the resort area, while the Chinese Consulate-General in Kota Kinabalu contacted the woman, the hotel and police to follow the case.
Key Points
- The woman, identified by the Douyin account name “Tubaozi (in Korean version)”, said the incident happened while she was asleep at a resort in Semporna.
- She said she woke to find a stranger removing part of her clothing and holding her hands, prompting a struggle inside the room.
- According to her account, she claimed she wanted to shower, then ran out when she saw an opening and escaped toward a hillside jungle.
- Am730 reported she was dragged by the hair and fell while fleeing, and that the man did not continue chasing because of surveillance cameras
- Police said they investigated after receiving a report and arrested an 18-year-old security guard in the resort area on the evening of 19 September.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong and other Chinese travellers, the case underlines the personal safety risks that can arise even inside resort accommodation when travelling alone abroad. It also shows the practical role of Chinese consular officials after serious incidents overseas, alongside the importance of hotel security and rapid police response.