Babysitter arrested after 11-month-old baby dies

The victim's father was informed that his daughter was unconscious.

26 Jun 2026 08:02am
An 11-month-old baby girl died on Thursday after she was allegedly injured when she fell from a chair while being fed at her babysitter's house in Bedong on June 22. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
An 11-month-old baby girl died on Thursday after she was allegedly injured when she fell from a chair while being fed at her babysitter's house in Bedong on June 22. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

SUNGAI PETANI - An 11-month-old baby girl died on Thursday after she was allegedly injured when she fell from a chair while being fed at her babysitter's house in Bedong on June 22.

Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the baby was pronounced dead at 10.42am while receiving treatment at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) in Alor Setar.

In a statement, he said the victim's father was informed by the babysitter at about 2.15pm on the same day that his daughter was unconscious after the incident.

Hanyan said police had detained a woman in her 30s to assist in the investigation, with the case being investigated under Section 31 of the Child Act 2001. - BERNAMA

 

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