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Soldier goes missing in Semporna
Published on: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Published on: Tue, Mar 17, 2026
By: Azmie Lim
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Soldier goes missing in Semporna
SEMPORNA: A 21-year-old soldier from the 6th Battalion of Rejimen Renjer Diraja, based at Ulu Tiram Camp, has been reported missing at Pulau Pandanan since Friday.

Semporna District Police announced in a statement on their official Facebook page that the soldier, Fredenick Anak Petrus (pic), went missing after failing to be located at his deployment site at Pulau Pandanan. 

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He was last seen during the morning parade inspection at approximately 7am on March 14.

An immediate search and rescue operation was initiated by army personnel at the deployment site, but the soldier has not been found.

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Anyone with information or who may have located the soldier is urged to contact the case investigation officer, ASP Mohammad Ali Amat, at 013-2120852 or the nearest police station.

The public’s cooperation is essential in assisting to locate the missing soldier.
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