KAJANG: A couple has been arrested following the death of their 7-year-old daughter at Kajang Hospital, with a post-mortem revealing signs of physical abuse.
District police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof said the child was brought to the hospital unconscious by her parents at 1.11am on Wednesday.
"She was pronounced dead upon arrival at the red zone of the emergency department.
"Subsequent forensic examination conducted at 12.30pm the same day found multiple old and new injuries on the victim's body.
"The cause of death was also determined to be abdominal injuries caused by a blunt object," he said in a statement.
Naazron added that both the parents aged around 38 to 40 years old were taken into custody to assist investigations into the case and will be remanded at the Kajang court today.
He added that the case is currently being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Those with information on the case are asked to contact the nearest police station or investigating officer Assistant Superintendent Nur Ayuni Abd Aziz at 016-2080717.