Search Continues for Missing Chinese Tourists on Sabah's Mantanani Island

A Chinese couple, Yu Xiaopeng and Fan Qin, have been missing for over 48 hours after failing to check out from the Sutera Mantanani Resort on Mantanani Island, Sabah, Malaysia. Their belongings were left in their room, prompting concern and a police report filed by the resort's security team. A large search and rescue operation involving over 50 personnel from various agencies, including paramilitary police, drone units, marine police, and fire and rescue teams, is underway both on land and around the island's waters. Despite extensive efforts, the couple has not been located, and authorities have urged the public not to spread unverified information that could hinder the investigation. The island is a popular dive site approximately 30 km northwest of Sabah’s coast, and search operations continue with hopes of finding the missing tourists. Authorities have requested anyone with information to contact the local police to assist in the ongoing search.