Missing angler’s body found 71km away

2026-02-19 - 16:13

Saimin Ongit’s body was discovered by members of the public on the shore of a beach in Kampung Sangkabok, Papar, this afternoon. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: The body of a man who went missing when fishing four days ago was today found washed up on a beach about 71km away. Saimin Ongit’s body was discovered this afternoon by members of the public on the shore of a beach in Kampung Sangkabok, in Papar, Berita Harian reported. Saimin, 60, was reported missing on Monday after his boat capsized while he was fishing with a friend in the Pantai Manis area in Papar, Sabah. His friend was found safe, and a search and rescue operation was launched to locate Saimin. Papar fire and rescue station chief Rozlan Osman said Saimin’s body was handed over to the police for further action.