TASEK GELUGOR, Oct 19 – Police have detained a 25-year-old babysitter to facilitate investigations into the sudden death of a 10-month-old baby boy in Tasek Gelugor, Penang, on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Seberang Perai Utara District Police Chief ACP Anuar Abdul Rahman confirmed the arrest in an official statement on Monday evening, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.
“Investigations are ongoing, and we are waiting for the post-mortem report to find out the actual cause of the baby’s death,” ACP Anuar stated.
Sequence of Events and Preliminary Findings
Key details surrounding the tragic incident and initial police findings include:
- Morning Drop-Off: The infant’s mother handed the 10-month-old over to the babysitter early Monday morning.
- Emergency Transport: At approximately 9:50 AM, the babysitter reportedly noticed the child appeared weak and lethargic, subsequently transporting him to a nearby medical clinic.
- Pronounced Deceased: Medical staff determined that the baby had passed away prior to arriving at the clinic.
- Physical Inspection: Initial physical examinations conducted on the infant revealed no visible external bruising or trauma on the body.
Police stated that further legal actions will depend on the final forensic findings from the post-mortem examination.
–NMT
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