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Independent Singapore
5 hours ago
- Independent Singapore
6-year-old missing boy's body found in forest; father who reported him missing arrested
MALAYSIA: A six-year-old boy who was reported missing in Johor Bahru last week is now believed to have been murdered by his own biological father. The child, identified as M. Tishant, was last seen on Jul 24 in Taman Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru. After four days of frantic searching, police found a body believed to be that of the missing boy across state lines, in a forest in Negeri Sembilan. The remains were found around 4:30 p.m. on Monday (Jul 28), following the arrest and confession of the boy's 36-year-old father. The suspect led the police to the site where the child's body had been buried. The investigation began as a missing persons case under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which deals with child neglect, but based on the new evidence and the suspect's confession, the police are now treating this as a murder case under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Section 302 carries the death penalty or a prison sentence of up to 40 years, along with whipping, upon conviction. The local press reported that it was the father himself who first lodged the missing person's report at around 2:15 a.m. on July 24, claiming that his son had vanished. Police say the suspect is cooperating with the investigation, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. Investigations are ongoing. () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
The Sun
8 hours ago
- The Sun
Six-year-old found dead: Cable tie strangulation confirmed
PETALING JAYA: The post-mortem on the body of a six-year-old boy found deceased in Rompin, Jempol yesterday, revealed that the cause of death was pressure to the neck. According to Kosmo, Negri Sembilan police chief, Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd. Yussof (pic), stated that the findings were obtained from the approximately four-hour post-mortem, which began at 12pm today. 'The post-mortem results on the deceased (child) confirmed that the cause of death was due to pressure on the neck, specifically from a 'Cable Tie' strangulation. 'Pressure on the neck can cause death. So far, this case is being investigated under the Child Act 2001 and Section 302 of the Penal Code. 'The pathologist estimates the victim died on July 23 between 9am and 11am. Further investigation is still ongoing,' he said when contacted by the Malay daily, today. Meanwhile, the unfortunate child's body was transported to Johor from the Rembau Hospital Forensic Medical Unit at approximately 4.26pm today. Family members present at the hospital, especially the boy's mother, appeared deeply saddened and were constantly accompanied by other relatives. It is understood that since the disappearance of her son, the mother had not eaten and was constantly crying. Earlier, the media reported that a six-year-old boy, who was reported missing in Taman Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru last Thursday, was found deceased in the Jempol district.
Barnama
9 hours ago
- Barnama
Boy Found Buried In Rompin Died From Cable Tie Strangulation, Say Police
REMBAU, July 29 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof confirmed that a six-year-old boy whose body was discovered buried in a remote area in Rompin, Jempol, was killed by strangulation with a cable tie, following a post-mortem at Rembau Hospital. "The autopsy revealed the boy died due to pressure from a cable tie around his neck," he said when contacted by Bernama today, adding that the case is now being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. The investigation first began under Johor police jurisdiction, classified under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 and Section 323/18 of the Domestic Violence Act and Missing Persons procedures. Ahmad Dzaffir said the suspect is still in remand in Johor, but will be brought to Jempol for further questioning in the coming days. 'We will also be recording statements from witnesses, particularly the victim's mother,' he added. Meanwhile, Jempol police chief Supt Norhisham Mustapar said a hoe, believed to have been used by the suspect to dig the boy's grave, was recovered from a secluded area near Jalan Bahau–Rompin. Police had discovered the victim's body around 4.30 pm yesterday, after a tip-off led them to the burial site. Earlier, Iskandar Puteri police chief ACP M Kumarasan confirmed that a man had been remanded for seven days from July 25 to assist with the murder investigation. The suspect lodged a police report in Bukit Indah on July 24, claiming the boy had gone missing.
The Sun
9 hours ago
- The Sun
Indian national gets 35 years, caning for murdering girlfriend in KL
KUALA LUMPUR: An Indian national has been sentenced to 35 years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for murdering his girlfriend in 2022. The High Court found Palwinder Singh, 28, guilty of strangling the 36-year-old woman after a sexual encounter in a Bukit Bintang hotel. Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid ruled that the defence failed to cast reasonable doubt on the prosecution's case. 'The accused is found guilty under Section 302 of the Penal Code and sentenced to 35 years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane,' he said. The former technician was ordered to serve his sentence from the date of his arrest on October 6, 2022. The crime occurred in a hotel room on Jalan Alor between 8.30 pm and 9.20 pm that same day. During mitigation, defence lawyer K. Viknesvaran argued for leniency, citing Palwinder Singh's remorse and lack of prior offences. Deputy public prosecutor Syajaratudur Abd Rahman represented the prosecution. – Bernama
The Sun
10 hours ago
- The Sun
Police probe motive in boy's murder as suspect remains uncooperative
REMBAU: The motive behind the suspected murder of a six-year-old boy, whose body was found buried in Rompin, Jempol, remains undetermined, according to Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof. The main suspect, the boy's 36-year-old biological father, has been arrested. Preliminary investigations suggest the suspect was facing marital problems with his wife. 'The post-mortem began at noon today. We were informed that the suspect had domestic issues and is in the process of getting a divorce. He has not been cooperative in the investigation,' Ahmad Dzaffir told Bernama. The boy's body was discovered around 4.30 pm yesterday, with police believing he was buried after being murdered. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. Meanwhile, a sombre atmosphere surrounded the Rembau Hospital forensic unit as the boy's mother, accompanied by family members from Johor Bahru, arrived to identify the body. In a related development, Iskandar Puteri district police chief ACP M. Kumarasan confirmed that a man has been remanded for seven days from July 25 to assist in investigations. The suspect had initially filed a missing person report, claiming the child disappeared in Bukit Indah on July 24. Kumarasan stated that the suspect originally alleged the boy went missing on July 23 around 4 pm, saying he left the child alone in a car while buying food. The suspect is also being investigated under Section 182 of the Penal Code for lodging a false police report. – Bernama
