KAJANG: A 4-year-old boy is believed to have died of abuse at the hands of his mother's boyfriend at the Simfoni Apartments in Eco Majestic, Semenyih, yesterday.
The boy's mother, 31, had brought the unconscious boy to the Kajang Hospital's emergency department at 1.20pm.
However, it is understood that the boy was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Upon checking, doctors found marks on several parts of his body, including his genitals, which suggested physical abuse.
The hospital subsequently reported the matter to the police.
Kajang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zaid Hassan said police then arrested the boy's mother as well as her 28-year-old boyfriend, who is a tow truck driver.
"They were arrested at 5.45pm the same day and have been remanded for six days from today," he said.
The case has been classified as murder.
"Anyone with information related to the incident can contact the nearest police station or contact the Investigating Officer, ASP Mohd Faizal Amir at 011-33319871," he said.