AMPANG JAYA - A 12-year-old Rohingya girl has been reported missing after allegedly leaving her house to take out the trash at Jalan 26, Taman Putra, here on Friday.
Ampang Jaya Police Department chief Assistant Commissioner Khairul Anuar Khalid said police received a report regarding the victim’s disappearance at about 8.51pm on Saturday.
He said the victim was identified as Sumaiya Khatun Shokut Ullah, aged 12 years and seven months.
"The girl left the house to take out the rubbish and was noticed missing at about 10am on Aug 7.
"She is about 165cm tall, weighs 55kg, has brown skin and chest-length black hair," he said in a statement on Sunday.
He added that the victim's last known location was at Jalan 26, Taman Putra, Ampang.
"Members of the public with any information regarding the victim are urged to present themselves at any nearby police station or contact the Ampang Jaya District Police Headquarters Control Centre at 03-4289 7222.
"Information can also be directed to investigating officer Sergeant Mohd Saiful Shahfuzi Mohd Radzi at 019-320 2055," he said.
Meanwhile, Khairul Anuar advised the public, particularly parents and guardians, to constantly monitor the movements of children under their care.
"Do not allow them to be alone and contact the police or the MERS 999 emergency hotline immediately if assistance is required," he said.