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Malay Mail
29-05-2025
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- 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
Free Malaysia Today
29-05-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Baby who died at childcare centre choked on food, say police
Seven-month-old Muammar Adli was found unconscious at the childcare centre on Monday, and confirmed dead at 11.08am. PETALING JAYA : The post-mortem of a seven-month-old who died at a childcare centre in Taman Danau Kota, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday confirmed that the baby had choked on food and milk. Berita Harian reported Wangsa Maju deputy police chief Syahrul Anuar Abdul Wahab as saying that the forensic investigation at Kuala Lumpur Hospital found food and drink in the baby's airways. 'The cause of death has been identified as asphyxia due to food and milk aspiration. 'The case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001 for abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exposure of children,' he said today. Muammar Adli was found unconscious at the childcare centre on Monday and confirmed dead at 11.08am. Police received a report from the boy's father at the Setapak police station at 1.26pm the same day. The social welfare department has confirmed that the childcare centre has a valid licence, last renewed on Jan 24 this year. Social welfare director-general Che Murad Sayang Ramjan said his department would conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
Malay Mail
28-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Baby chokes to death on milk at licensed Taman Danau Kota daycare; police confirm cause, welfare dept to review
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — 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. 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. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
28-05-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
7-month-old baby dies at childcare centre
A baby's death at a childcare centre is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001 for abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exposure of children. PETALING JAYA : A seven-month-old baby boy died while under the care of a childcare centre in Taman Danau Kota, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday morning. Wangsa Maju deputy police chief Syahrul Anuar Abdul Wahab said a post-mortem was under way to determine the cause of death. 'Statements from the childcare centre and other relevant individuals will be recorded,' he said in a statement. The sexual, women and child investigation division of the Kuala Lumpur criminal investigation department is handling the probe. The case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001 for abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exposure of children. Those found guilty may face a fine not exceeding RM20,000, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.
Malay Mail
28-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Seven-month-old baby dies at childcare centre in Taman Danau Kota
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Police have confirmed that a baby boy aged about seven months died at a childcare centre in Taman Danau Kota here on Monday (May 28). Wangsa Maju deputy police chief Supt Syahrul Anuar Abdul Wahab said the victim's father lodged a report at the Setapak Police Station a few hours after the incident, which was believed to have occurred between 9 am and 11 am. 'The baby's body was sent to hospital for a post-mortem to identify the cause of death and the case has been classified under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001,' he said in a statement today. He said an investigation is being conducted by the D11 (Sexual, Women and Child Investigation) Division of the Kuala Lumpur Police Headquarters and urged those with information regarding the incident to assist in the investigation. — Bernama
