KOTA KINABALU: A bridge in the water village of Kampung Selamat, Lok Urai, Pulau Gaya, collapsed, sending several Hari Raya visitors into the sea. In a statement, the office of the Tanjung Aru assemblyman said it received news of the incident on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday (March 22). "While our friends were joyfully celebrating Aidilfitri after a month of fasting, a bridge in Kampung Selamat, Lok Urai, Pulau Gaya reportedly collapsed, causing several residents to fall into the sea. "This situation not only threatens safety but could also result in injuries to the public. We hope immediate action will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future," it added.

Source: The Star March 22, 2026 08:45 UTC