No strong evidence found, probe into alleged child neglect at Johor daycare classified NFA, say cops
Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kumarasan said a police report was lodged on Jan 19 by a 27-year-old local woman, the mother of a one-year-old boy.
'The investigation was carried out by Iskandar Puteri police district headquarters under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which covers neglect of children under the care of a nursery,' he said in a statement on Wednesday(Aug 6).
He added that the findings of the investigation were referred to the Johor Deputy Public Prosecutor's Office, which issued instructions to classify the case as NFA.
'The instruction was issued as there was no strong evidence to link any party to the alleged offence,' he said.
Earlier, a post by the victim's mother had gone viral on social media, expressing suspicion over injuries sustained by her 14-month-old son in an incident that occurred earlier this year.
In the post, the woman claimed that there were bruises and red marks on her child's back after she picked him up from the centre on Jan 17.
The woman claimed that she was informed only on Tuesday (Aug 5) that the case had been classified as NFA, and was disappointed with outcome of her eight-month wait.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Star
5 hours ago
- The Star
Cops received notice for Gaza support rally on Aug 9
KUALA LUMPUR: The police have received official notice for the "Malaysia Bangkit Untuk Gaza" rally on Saturday (Aug 9). Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman, in a statement on Friday (Aug 8), said the police had been informed that around 5,000 people will attend the rally organised by the Sekretariat Humanity 4 Gaza. "The rally is expected to be joined by NGOs, students and the public with meeting points at Masjid Negara, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul and the Sogo shopping centre before heading towards Dataran Merdeka. "The police estimate road congestion heading towards the city centre as the rally moves towards the affected areas. ACP Sulizmie, however, said traffic control will be conducted to ensure the smooth handling of the group's movement. "The police urge all to cooperate fully with the policemen stationed for traffic control while also obeying the law throughout its duration. "Strict action will be taken on individuals or groups that create provocation and disturbances," he said. Around 20 NGOs are expected to participate in the rally, scheduled to take place from 4pm to 11pm.
The Star
6 hours ago
- The Star
Casino chip thief believed to have fled country, says Pahang top cop
KUANTAN: A man suspected of being involved in a criminal breach of trust (CBT) case involving RM3mil worth of casino chips in Genting Highlands, Bentong, is believed to have fled the country. Pahang police chief Comm Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman (pic) said that based on records, the man is out of the country, and the authorities here will cooperate with Interpol to track him down. "Investigations are still ongoing and we will track down any accomplices who made the chip exchange," he told reporters after the handing over of duties ceremony for the Kuantan OCPD at district police headquarters here on Friday (Aug 8). ALSO READ: Cops looking for man who ran off with RM3mil in casino chips Comm Yahaya witnessed acting OCPD Supt Mohd Adli Mat Daud to Asst Comm Ashari Abu Samah, who was previously the Alor Gajah OCPD. It was reported that police had received a report from a 32-year-old junket company manager that the chips had been stolen from a room. Police said they were looking for a 44-year-old local man suspected of being involved to assist in the investigation under Section 408 of the Penal Code for CBT. – Bernama Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
The Star
8 hours ago
- The Star
Penang Welfare Dept probes identity, guardianship of 18 rescued children
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Social Welfare Department is working to trace the parents or guardians of 18 children who were rescued during operations dubbed 'Op Abai', conducted simultaneously at two premises in Bukit Mertajam on July 21. State Social Development, Welfare and Non-Muslim Affairs Committee chairman Lim Siew Khim said to date, two of the 20 rescued children have been reunited with their relatives. "The department is carrying out further investigations, including the documentation process for the children, aged between 15 days and 16 years. "At the same time, the department is interviewing each child to confirm their identities and trace their parents or family members, intending to reunite them where possible," she told Bernama at the AI Horizon 2025 launch ceremony at the Arena SPICE here on Friday (Aug 8). She urged parents or guardians of the remaining children to come forward to assist in the investigation and reclaim their children, adding that they will be placed under the care of a Welfare Department institution if unclaimed. She said investigations found the children had been living at the two raided premises for a significant period - some for as long as two years - with many claiming to not know their parents. Lim said 12 of the children were found without valid birth certificates or identification documents. Most of them spoke Mandarin, and the Welfare Department is working closely with several other agencies to determine their citizenship status as part of an ongoing investigation. All of them are currently safe, in good health and placed in an institution gazetted as a safe place by the government. They have also received a Temporary Care Order from the Bukit Mertajam Court. The media previously reported that 10 boys and 10 girls, including a 15-day-old baby, were rescued by the Welfare Department in a special operation in collaboration with the police at a warehouse in a factory area and a house that was used as an unregistered learning centre. Some of the children were found without legal guardians and are believed to have been deprived of basic necessities. They have been classified as children in need of care and protection under Section 17 of the Child Act 2001. — Bernama
