Malaysia

Passerby finds abandoned baby girl on Tambunan road

Police say infant in good condition, receiving care at nearby hospital

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 24 Sep 2022 10:50PM

Passerby finds abandoned baby girl on Tambunan road
A healthy baby girl has been found by a member of the public on the road long Jalan Kg Korikot, Tambunan this morning. – Pixabay pic, September 24, 2022

KENINGAU – A healthy baby girl was found on the road along Jalan Kg Korikot, Tambunan near here early this morning, said district police chief Nor Rafidah Kasim.

She said the baby was found by a member of the public around 1.05am, and a police report was lodged at 2.38am.

“The complainant found the baby wrapped in white cloth with floral patterns. The baby was sent to Tambunan Hospital for examination and further treatment,” she said in a statement today.

Nor Rafidah said the baby girl is in stable condition and is still receiving treatment at the hospital.

She also said the case is being investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code.

Those with any information regarding the case can contact the investigating officer Inspector Mohd Damsa Dahlan at 016-448 6747. – Bernama, September 24, 2022

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