19yo dies after suspected stabbing at Sibu public park, 2 men arrested

Police have closed off the public park following a fatal stabbing incident along Jalan Gambir in Sibu on Nov 7, 2026. Photo: TVS
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By DayakDaily Team

SIBU, Nov 7: A 19-year-old man died after he was believed to have been stabbed with a sharp weapon in an incident at a public park along Jalan Gambir here on Friday night (Nov 6).

According to TVS, the incident reportedly occurred at around midnight, with the victim believed to have sustained a stab wound to the chest.

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He was pronounced dead after being rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.

Based on preliminary information, a group of men and women were believed to have been at the park when the incident occurred.

Police have arrested two men in their 20s to assist in investigations.

Sibu District Police Chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad confirmed the incident when contacted.

“The case is still under investigation,” he said. — DayakDaily

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