Police have detained a 35-year-old woman suspected of giving her three children a dangerous liquid believed to be methadone, resulting in the death of one child and leaving two others in critical condition.
Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed the arrest, stating, “Yes, I confirm that one child has died while two others are receiving treatment at a hospital.” He added that a full media statement would be released soon.
Earlier reports identified the deceased as an 11-year-old boy. His two younger brothers, aged nine and five, are currently being treated in the intensive care unit at Hospital Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin in Kajang.
The alleged poisoning took place at a residence in Sungai Ramal Baru. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
