KUCHING, May 3 -- The community and netizens are urged to stop speculating on the alleged hit-and-run incident on Friday that killed a 56-year-old cyclist.

In making this call, Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng appealed to eye-witnesses to come forward with information to assist the investigation.

"While we hope that people could stop speculating and pinning blame, we also urge the culprit to come forward and own up," he said during his Facebook live session 'Shall WEE Talk' on Saturday.

Wee noted that several social media comments had focused on who should be blamed. He stressed that this was not the time to point fingers but to show respect for the victim's family.

"A family has lost a loved one. The community should show comp...