Police probe alleged mistreatment of two-year-old girl at Temerloh nursery after viral video
KUANTAN, Sept 6 — Police are investigating a case involving a two-year-old girl who was allegedly mistreated by a...
Police in Temerloh are investigating an alleged incident of mistreatment of a two-year-old girl at a local nursery. According to Temerloh police chief ACP Mohd Nasyim Bahron, the girl's 29-year-old mother lodged a report at around 6 pm on September 5. The case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001.
A video clip allegedly showing the child being mistreated by a nursery caretaker has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread public reaction. The police have opened an investigation paper and will refer it to the public prosecutor for further instructions.
The incident occurred at a nursery in Temerloh, with some reports also referring to it as being in Mentakab. According to The Vibes, if convicted, an offender under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001 faces up to 20 years' imprisonment or a maximum fine of RM50,000, or both.
Brief written by urgent.news from Malay Mail, Malay Mail, The Vibes, New Straits Times — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
