Restaurant Worker Jailed, Fined RM5,000 For Concealing Infant’s Birth In Terengganu

KUALA BERANG, Nov 9  – A 23-year-old restaurant worker was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment and fined RM5,000 by the Kuala Berang Magistrate’s Court today after pleading guilty to concealing the birth of her baby by dumping the infant’s body in a drain.

Magistrate Nur Athirah Hashim also ordered the accused, Nur Ain Adilin Mohd Rofiza, to serve an additional five months in jail if she fails to pay the fine.

Nur Ain Adilin was charged with disposing of the infant’s body in a drain at Perumahan Awam Kos Rendah, Padang Setengge, Kuala Berang, at around 10:00 PM on October 15, 2026. The charge was framed under Section 318 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both upon conviction.

During proceedings, National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK) defense attorney Nor Aziah Bunawan requested a minimal fine, stating the accused acted out of panic, expressed deep remorse, and saved judicial time with an early guilty plea.

However, Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Anith Nabilah Rusli pushed for an active custodial sentence on humanitarian grounds, emphasizing that the case involved the accused’s own child and required a strong public deterrent.

Hulu Terengganu District Police Chief Supt Sharudin Abdul Wahab previously reported that the full-term infant’s remains were discovered in the Kampung Padang Setengge residential drain on October 16. A post-mortem examination confirmed the infant was delivered at full term.

Charge Details, Court Verdict, and Case Parameters

Key judicial rulings, statutory provisions, and investigation findings include:

• Accused Profile: Nur Ain Adilin Mohd Rofiza, 23, restaurant worker.
• Court Verdict: 3 months’ jail and RM5,000 fine (additional 5 months’ jail in default of fine payment).
• Statutory Charge: Section 318 of the Penal Code (Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body).
• Incident Location & Date: Perumahan Awam Kos Rendah, Padang Setengge, Kuala Berang (Oct 15, 2026).
• Prosecution & Defense: Presided by Magistrate Nur Athirah Hashim; prosecuted by DPP Nur Anith Nabilah Rusli; defended by YBGK counsel Nor Aziah Bunawan.

–NMT