BINTULU: A husband and wife were arrested at their home in Sungai Setiam today, suspected of abusing their son, leading to his death.
Bintulu district police chief, Superintendent Nixon Joshua Ali, said the local couple, aged 28 and 34, have been remanded for seven days for investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
He stated that at 7.50pm last Tuesday, the police received a report regarding the death of a four-year, seven-month-old boy at Bintulu Hospital, who is suspected to have been abused.
"Initial investigations revealed signs of abuse on the victim's body, with injuries found on the waist and head.
"Further investigations also suggest that the boy was likely abused by his stepmother at their home in Sungai Setiam," he said today.
He added that the authorities are conducting further investigations and advised the public to refrain from speculating or spreading false information about the incident.
He also urged anyone with information to contact the case investigating officer, ASP Mohamad Hashim Kasman, at 011-15377837 or the Bintulu district police operations room at 086-318304.