PUTRAJAYA – The Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry has been directed to protect the family of a disabled child who was beaten to death in Bau, Sarawak recently, since the family is eligible for security under Section 17 of the Children Act 2001.
The directive was issued by minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, who said she views the matter seriously.
Nancy said in a statement today that she was informed police were currently conducting an investigation into the murder.
She also urged members of the public with information about the case to report to the Talian Kasih hotline at 15999 or WhatsApp at 019-2615999, or contact the nearest district community welfare office to get immediate help.
The media reported that a 6-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death and her body stuffed into a sack and thrown into the bushes by the mother’s boyfriend.
Bau district police chief Poge Nyaon said the suspect and the victim’s mother have been arrested and the case has been classified as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code. – Bernama, January 6, 2023
