Police have recorded statements from 12 individuals to assist investigations into the death of a four-month-old baby boy at a childcare centre located within Hospital Seberang Jaya in Penang on Monday.
Penang Police Chief Azizee Ismail said those questioned include employees and the owner of the childcare centre, as well as the infant’s parents. He added that several more individuals are expected to be called in to have their statements recorded as part of the ongoing investigation.
Earlier, police confirmed that the baby, identified as Hayl Haarith Mohd Syafaeez, died at 4.20am on Monday after he was rushed to the hospital’s Emergency Department in an unconscious condition.
The infant had been placed at the 24-hour childcare facility because his mother, who works as a nurse, was on a night shift at the time.
In connection with the case, police have arrested two 22-year-old women who are currently being remanded until March 16 to assist in the investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, while authorities continue to gather evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
