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Daily Express
5 days ago
- Daily Express
Police confirm milk aspiration caused baby's death at KL daycare
Published on: Friday, May 30, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 30, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: For illustrative purposes only KUALA LUMPUR: The death of a seven-month-old baby boy at a daycare centre in Taman Danau Kota, last Monday, has been confirmed to be due to choking on milk. Wangsa Maju deputy police chief Supt Syahrul Anuar Abdul Wahab confirmed the cause of death, following the completion of a post-mortem at Kuala Lumpur Hospital, yesterday. 'The post-mortem has been completed, and the cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation due to food and milk aspiration,' he said in a statement, today. Syahrul Anuar added that the police received a report from the baby's biological father at the Setapak Police Station, several hours after the incident, which is believed to have occurred between 9 am and 11 am. 'The case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Children's Act 2001 by D11 (Sexual Investigation, Women and Children Division) of the Kuala Lumpur contingent police headquarters,' he said. Meanwhile, Social Welfare Department (JKM) director-general Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan, confirmed that the daycare centre involved in the incident is a registered facility under the department. Advertisement He said that the centre's registration had been renewed by JKM Kuala Lumpur for the period from January 24, 2024, to January 23, 2030, with an approved capacity for 51 children. At the time of inspection for registration, 36 children were present on the premises. 'Following the incident, JKM has contacted the police to obtain preliminary information. For now, the daycare centre remains in operation, and we will conduct a transparent investigation,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Childcare centre ordered to shut down after infant's death
KUALA LUMPUR: A childcare centre in Taman Danau Kota here has been ordered to cease operations after a seven-month-old baby boy, who was found unconscious, died last Monday. Social Welfare Department (JKM) director-general Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan, when contacted, said the centre was instructed to halt operations until the investigation is completed. 'For now, due to the fatality, the daycare centre has been ordered to stop operations pending the outcome of the investigation,' he said. Wangsa Maju Deputy police chief Supt Syahrul Anuar Abdul Wahab said no arrests have been made in connection with the case. 'Several witnesses have provided statements to assist in the investigation, including the centre owner, caregivers, the baby's parents, and JKM officers. 'The investigation is being conducted by the Sexual, Women and Children Investigation Division (D11) of the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters, covering all aspects, including possible negligence,' he said during a press conference at the Wangsa Maju District Police Headquarters today. Yesterday, Bernama reported that the death of the seven-month-old baby boy was confirmed to be due to milk aspiration. The case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Infant's death: Childcare centre ordered to cease operations pending investigation
KUALA LUMPUR: A childcare centre in Taman Danau Kota here has been ordered to cease operations after a seven-month-old baby boy, who was found unconscious, died last Monday. Social Welfare Department (JKM) director-general Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan, when contacted, said the centre was instructed to halt operations until the investigation is completed. 'For now, due to the fatality, the daycare centre has been ordered to stop operations pending the outcome of the investigation,' he said. Wangsa Maju Deputy police chief Supt Syahrul Anuar Abdul Wahab said no arrests have been made in connection with the case. 'Several witnesses have provided statements to assist in the investigation, including the centre owner, caregivers, the baby's parents, and JKM officers. 'The investigation is being conducted by the Sexual, Women and Children Investigation Division (D11) of the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters, covering all aspects, including possible negligence,' he said during a press conference at the Wangsa Maju District Police Headquarters today. Yesterday, Bernama reported that the death of the seven-month-old baby boy was confirmed to be due to milk aspiration. The case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Childcare centre ordered closed pending investigation into child's death
KUALA LUMPUR: A childcare centre in Taman Danau Kota here has been ordered to cease operations after a seven-month-old baby boy died last Monday. Social Welfare Department (JKM) director-general Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan, when contacted, said the centre was instructed to halt operations until the investigation is completed. "For now, due to the fatality, the daycare centre has been ordered to stop operations pending the outcome of the investigation," he said. Wangsa Maju Deputy police chief Supt Syahrul Anuar Abdul Wahab said no arrests have been made in connection with the case. "Several witnesses have provided statements to assist in the investigation, including the centre owner, caregivers, the baby's parents, and JKM officers. "The investigation is being conducted by the Sexual, Women and Children Investigation Division (D11) of the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters, covering all aspects, including possible negligence," he said during a press conference at the Wangsa Maju District Police Headquarters on Thursday (May 29). On Wednesday (May 28), Bernama reported that the death of the seven-month-old baby boy was confirmed to be due to milk aspiration and that the case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001. - Bernama
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Authorities shut KL daycare pending probe after baby dies from milk aspiration
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — A childcare centre in Taman Danau Kota here has been ordered to cease operations after a seven-month-old baby boy, who was found unconscious, died today. Social Welfare Department (JKM) director-general Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan, when contacted, said the centre was instructed to halt operations until the investigation is completed. 'For now, due to the fatality, the daycare centre has been ordered to stop operations pending the outcome of the investigation,' he said. Wangsa Maju Deputy Police Chief Supt Syahrul Anuar Abdul Wahab said no arrests have been made in connection with the case. 'Several witnesses have provided statements to assist in the investigation, including the centre owner, caregivers, the baby's parents, and JKM officers. 'The investigation is being conducted by the Sexual, Women and Children Investigation Division (D11) of the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters, covering all aspects, including possible negligence,' he said during a press conference at the Wangsa Maju District Police Headquarters today. Yesterday, Bernama reported that the death of the seven-month-old baby boy was confirmed to be due to milk aspiration. The case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001. — Bernama
