Italian cyclist targeted by stone-throwing teens while camping in Sabah

Police in Ranau have initiated an investigation following a viral video showing teenagers allegedly throwing stones at Italian cyclist Nicola Chiacchio, who was camping at Kampung Lohan during a solo cycling trip.

The incident, which occurred as Chiacchio was preparing to sleep, drew public concern and prompted criticism of the teenagers' actions.

Though the cyclist did not file a police report, believing the act was meant to scare and not harm, police are treating the matter seriously and continue to investigate.

The situation underscores the importance of preserving Sabah's hospitable reputation, as Chiacchio's bicycle journey through the region garners attention and highlights local community interactions.

RANAU, Oct 16 — Police have launched an investigation into a viral video showing a group of teenagers allegedly throwing stones at an Italian cyclist who was camping at Kampung Lohan while on a solo cycling expedition around Sabah.

Ranau District Police Chief Supt Mursalin Mahmud said a special team had been formed to investigate the incident after the video attracted public attention.

The cyclist, Nicola Chiacchio, had stopped at the Kampung Lohan field during his journey around Sabah using a bicycle.

While resting at the field, he was approached by local residents who offered him food and water, while children also took the opportunity to meet and greet the traveller.

However, while he was preparing to sleep on the night of Oct 8, a group of teenagers allegedly threw stones towards him, apparently in an attempt to frighten him.

Chiacchio subsequently uploaded a video of the incident on social media, prompting concern among members of the Ranau community and criticism of the teenagers’ actions.

The video was later removed on Oct 9 after the Italian traveller said he did not want the matter to become more serious.

He reportedly said his intention in uploading the video initially was to raise awareness and remind those involved, particularly parents, about the consequences of such behaviour.

Police investigations included interviewing the traveller, visiting the location where the incident occurred and speaking to several individuals connected to the incident.

Senior police officers also met the person who had allowed Chiacchio to put up his tent at the Kampung Lohan field.

Police later managed to trace Chiacchio to Cinta Mata Camp in Pitas, where officers and personnel were deployed to conduct further investigations.

Mursalin said Chiacchio had travelled through several districts during his solo cycling expedition, with Ranau being one of his stops before he continued towards Kota Marudu and subsequently Pitas.

The traveller did not lodge a police report over the incident, as he believed the teenagers had merely intended to scare him and had no intention of causing injury.

He also indicated that some of the youths had reportedly apologised to him through social media.

Mursalin nevertheless stressed that police viewed the incident seriously and advised members of the public, particularly young people, to think carefully about the consequences of their actions.

He thanked Ranau residents for their concern and continued cooperation in providing information to police to safeguard peace and security in the district.

He also praised the local community for its hospitality and for generally showing care and appreciation towards visitors and tourists who stop in Ranau.

The incident has highlighted the importance of maintaining Sabah’s reputation for hospitality and tolerance, particularly as the State welcomes visitors from different countries.

Chiacchio’s journey has taken him through various parts of Sabah, with his decision to travel around the State entirely by bicycle attracting interest from local communities along the way. — Daily Express

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一段疯传的视频显示，意大利自行车运动员尼古拉·基亚基奥在独自骑行旅行期间，于甘榜罗汉露营时，遭到几名青少年投掷石块，拉瑙警方已对此展开调查。

事件发生时，基亚基奥正准备睡觉，此事引起了公众的关注，并引发了对青少年行为的批评。

虽然骑车人没有报警，认为该行为意在恐吓而不是伤害，但警方对此事高度重视，并继续进行调查。

这种情况凸显了维护沙巴热情好客声誉的重要性，因为基亚基奥骑自行车穿越该地区的旅程引起了人们的关注，并突出了当地社区的互动。

拉瑙，10 月 16 日——警方已对一段疯传的视频展开调查，视频显示一群青少年涉嫌向一名在沙巴独自骑行探险期间于甘榜罗汉露营的意大利自行车手投掷石块。

拉瑙县警区主任穆尔萨林·马哈茂德警监表示，该视频引起公众关注后，已成立专门小组调查此事。

骑自行车环游沙巴的尼古拉·基亚乔在甘榜罗汉田野停了下来。

当他躺在田野里休息时，当地居民上前给他提供食物和水，孩子们也趁机上前与这位旅行者见面打招呼。

然而，10 月 8 日晚，当他准备睡觉时，一群青少年据称向他扔石头，显然是为了吓唬他。

随后，基亚基奥将该事件的视频上传到社交媒体，引起了拉瑙社区成员的关注，并引发了对这些青少年行为的批评。

10 月 9 日，这位意大利游客表示不希望事情变得更加严重，随后该视频被删除。

据报道，他表示，他最初上传这段视频的目的是为了提高人们的意识，并提醒相关人员，特别是家长，这种行为的后果。

警方调查包括讯问该旅客、前往事发地点以及与该事件有关的几名人员进行谈话。

高级警官还会见了允许 Chiacchio 在 Kampung Lohan 田野上搭帐篷的人。

警方后来设法追踪到基亚乔在皮塔斯的辛塔马塔营地，并在那里部署了警员和工作人员进行进一步调查。

穆尔萨林说，基亚基奥在独自骑行探险期间途经了好几个地区，拉瑙是他前往哥打马鲁都，随后前往皮塔斯之前停留的其中一站。

该旅客没有就此事向警方报案，因为他认为这些青少年只是想吓唬他，并没有伤害他的意图。

他还表示，据报道，一些年轻人已经通过社交媒体向他道歉。

穆尔萨林强调，警方严肃对待这起事件，并建议公众，特别是年轻人，认真考虑自己行为的后果。

他感谢拉瑙居民的关心和持续合作，向警方提供信息，以维护该地区的和平与安全。

他还赞扬了当地社区的热情好客，以及对在拉瑙停留的游客表现出的关心和感激之情。

该事件凸显了维护沙巴州热情好客和宽容声誉的重要性，尤其是在该州欢迎来自不同国家的游客的情况下。

基亚基奥的旅程遍及沙巴州各地，他决定全程骑自行车环游全州，这一举动沿途引起了当地社区的关注。——《每日快报》

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