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New Straits Times
6 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Toddler mauled to death by stray dogs near home
SUNGAI BULOH: A young couple returning home from work were horrified to find their son, who had been left under the care of his uncle, dead about 20m from their house in an Orang Asli settlement here. In the incident on Tuesday morning, the couple noticed their front door was ajar and their one-year and seven-month-old toddler was not inside the house. They called out his name, but there was no response. They began searching the settlement and found the boy surrounded by stray dogs that had attacked and mauled him to death. Overcome with horror and grief, they carried their son to their car and rushed him to the hospital, but it was too late. Sungai Buloh police chief, Superintendent Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor, said police received a call at 8.40am from a medical officer at Sungai Buloh Hospital, who reported that a toddler had been rushed to the emergency department unconscious. "Despite swift efforts by the medical team to resuscitate him, the child showed no response. He was pronounced dead at 9.14am. "A detailed examination found multiple scratches and bite marks on his head and entire body, which is consistent with marks of an animal attack," he said. Mohd Hafiz said that at the time of the incident, the boy had been sleeping in the living room under the care of his uncle, who was unaware that the toddler had wandered outside. The boy's body has been sent to the Sungai Buloh Hospital's forensics department for a post-mortem examination. The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 for negligence, which carries a penalty of up to 20 years' jail or a fine of up to RM50,000, or both. Police urged the public not to speculate on the incident and to come forward with any information by contacting the nearest police station, the Sungai Buloh police hotline at 03-6156 1222, or the investigating officer Inspector Mohamad Aizad Abdul Azik at 013-4861194.
The Sun
7 hours ago
- The Sun
Grandfather defends parents in autistic child neglect case
PETALING JAYA: The grandfather of six-year-old Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin testified in court today, insisting his son and daughter-in-law were loving parents who would never neglect or harm their autistic child. Zahari Mohd Reba, 57, appeared as a defence witness in the trial of Ismanira Abdul Manaf, stating that both she and her husband, Zaim Ikhwan, deeply cared for their late son. 'Zayn was my beloved grandson. If either of his parents were not working, I would make sure they came over to spend time with him. He was very close to his parents. I believe my son and daughter-in-law were not involved in his death,' Zahari said during examination-in-chief by defence lawyer Haresh Mahadevan. The grandfather described his grief over losing his eldest grandchild, emphasising the strong bond Zayn shared with his parents. Under cross-examination by Deputy Public Prosecutor Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin, Zahari confirmed that Zayn, who was autistic, needed constant care and had a close relationship with both parents. He also agreed that Ismanira and Zaim treated Zayn and his younger sibling equally. On Monday, Judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case, requiring Ismanira to enter her defence. Her husband, Zaim Ikhwan, 30, was acquitted of the same charge. The couple had been accused of neglecting Zayn in a manner likely to cause physical harm between December 5 and 6, 2023, near Block R of Idaman Apartment, Damansara Damai, and a nearby river. They faced charges under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years' jail, a RM50,000 fine, or both. The trial resumes tomorrow. – Bernama
The Star
8 hours ago
- The Star
Zayn Rayyan's parents would have never harmed him, says grandfather
PETALING JAYA: The grandfather of the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin has told the Sessions Court here that his son and daughter-in-law were devoted parents and would never have neglected or harmed the six-year-old boy. Zahari Mohd Reba, 57, testified during the defence proceedings of Ismanira Abdul Manaf, saying both she and her husband, Zaim Ikhwan, loved their autistic son dearly. "Zayn was my beloved grandson. If either of his parents were not working, I would make sure they came over to spend time with him. "He was very close to his parents. I believe my son (Zaim Ikhwan) and daughter-in-law (Ismanira) were not involved in his death," Zahari said during examination-in-chief by defence lawyer Haresh Mahadevan. The second defence witness added that he was heartbroken by the loss of his eldest grandchild. When questioned by Deputy Public Prosecutor Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin, Zahari confirmed that Zayn Rayyan, who was autistic, required constant care and shared a close bond with both parents. He also agreed with the prosecution's suggestion that Ismanira and Zaim treated Zayn Rayyan and his younger sibling equally. On Monday, Judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case and ordered Ismanira to enter her defence. Her husband Zaim Ikhwan, 30, was discharged and acquitted of the same charge. The couple had been accused of neglecting Zayn Rayyan in a manner likely to cause physical harm between noon on Dec 5 and 9.55pm on Dec 6, 2023, in the vicinity of Block R of Idaman Apartment, Damansara Damai and a nearby river. They were charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code. If convicted, the offence carries a maximum sentence of 20 years' jail, a fine of up to RM50,000, or both. The trial continues tomorrow. – Bernama
The Star
12 hours ago
- The Star
I did not search nearby garden where his body was found, says Zayn Rayyan's mother
PETALING JAYA: The mother of the Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin admitted in the Sessions Court here today that she did not search the garden area near her apartment in Block R, Idaman Apartment, Damansara Damai, when her son with autism, went missing on Dec 5, 2023. Instead, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, 30, said she searched around the apartment complex and nearby premises. "I searched every floor in Block R, then continued to Block S and Block A. All the apartment blocks have four levels. I searched alone at first while staying in contact with my husband (Zaim Ikhwan Zahari), who was then on his way home from work. "He told me he was almost at Idaman Apartment and asked me to wait in front of Block E. When he arrived, we continued the search together,' she said during cross-examination by deputy public prosecutor Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin on the third day of her defence trial. Ismanira said she and her husband also looked for Zayn Rayyan at several places within a 500-metre radius from their home, including a petrol station, fast food outlets, her workplace, his school, Indah Apartment, Harmoni Apartment and Prima Damansara. Ismanira agreed with the prosecution's suggestion that all the locations she searched were farther away than the garden next to Block R. The first defence witness, however, disagreed with the prosecution's suggestion that she had encountered several people while searching the apartment blocks. "Perhaps a few, but not many. It was during working hours, so the area was quiet except for the shop section. I only met people when I stopped at Block A, where there were stalls. My husband and I left our contact numbers at each shop we visited,' she said. When questioned by defence counsel Haresh Mahadevan about her decision to search areas 500 metres away instead of the nearby garden, Ismanira said, "I know my son. He is on the autism spectrum, and he only goes to places he is familiar with. "I never brought Zayn to the garden or to the location where his body was found. Unless something unusual had happened or someone took him there, he wouldn't have gone there on his own,' she said. On Monday, Judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case and ordered Ismanira to enter her defence. Her husband, Zaim Ikhwan, 30, was discharged and acquitted of the same charge. The couple had been accused of neglecting Zayn Rayyan in a manner likely to cause him physical harm between noon on Dec 5 and 9.55pm on Dec 6, 2023, in the vicinity of Block R of Idaman Apartment and the nearby river. They were charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code. If convicted, the offence carries a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM50,000, or both. The trial continues this afternoon. - Bernama
The Sun
12 hours ago
- The Sun
Zayn Rayyan's mother explains search efforts in court testimony
PETALING JAYA: The mother of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, the six-year-old autistic boy found dead last December, told the Sessions Court she did not search the garden near their apartment when he went missing. Ismanira Abdul Manaf, 30, said she instead focused on familiar locations within a 500-metre radius of their home. 'I searched every floor in Block R, then continued to Block S and Block A. All the apartment blocks have four levels. I searched alone at first while staying in contact with my husband (Zaim Ikhwan Zahari), who was then on his way home from work,' she said during cross-examination. She explained that she and her husband later searched a petrol station, fast food outlets, her workplace, his school, and nearby apartments. However, she admitted these locations were farther than the garden next to Block R, where Zayn Rayyan's body was later discovered. When asked why she did not check the garden, Ismanira said, 'I know my son. He is on the autism spectrum, and he only goes to places he is familiar with. I never brought Zayn to the garden or to the location where his body was found.' The prosecution suggested she had encountered several people during her search, but Ismanira disagreed, stating the area was quiet during working hours. She also mentioned leaving contact details at shops in case anyone spotted her son. On Monday, Judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case, requiring Ismanira to enter her defence. Her husband was acquitted of the same charge. The couple had been accused of neglect under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison or a RM50,000 fine. The trial continues this afternoon. – Bernama
