KUCHING : A mother of four from Batu Gong has died after she was believed to have been attacked by ground wasps while planting paddy in a field last week.
According to early information, the incident happened on Wednesday morning when the victim accidentally disturbed a wasp nest under the ground. She was then attacked by more than ten wasps and suffered multiple stings.
The victim was rushed to the hospital for treatment but passed away five days later on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, while being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
A family member shared the sad news on social media, describing the victim as a loving and hardworking mother. The post said she fought for her life for five days in ICU but could not survive the severe stings.
“She was a mother, a daughter, and a friend. Her life mattered. She worked hard for her family and loved her children dearly,” the family member wrote.
The family also thanked the Civil Defence Office (APM) in Serian for their quick response after the incident was reported. The authorities were informed of the presence of a ground wasp nest at the location and had scheduled an operation to handle the situation. The family expressed hope that follow-up action would be taken to ensure the area is safe for farmers and nearby residents.
“We are thankful to the officers who came forward to assist. We just hope the area can be made safe so that others will not face the same danger,” the relative added.
Local residents have been advised to be careful when working in fields, gardens or forest areas, as ground wasps can be aggressive if their nests are disturbed.
The Batu Gong community has since shown strong support for the grieving family. Many people online have also expressed condolences and encouraged the authorities to strengthen pest control and safety awareness, especially in rural farming areas.
This incident reminds the public of the hidden dangers in everyday agricultural work and the importance of community cooperation to prevent such tragedies in the future.
