4-month-old dies after being found unconscious at childcare centre

In Bandar Al Muktafi Billah Shah, near Dungun, a four-month-old baby girl passed away after being discovered unconscious at a nearby childcare centre. Upon receiving a report at 3:41pm, Dungun police chief Nik Ab Halim Nik Mat revealed that investigators found no apparent physical injuries on the infant's body. Police conducted preliminary investigations and learned that the baby had been dropped off by her mother at the centre around 8am in good health.

At approximately 10am, staff at the facility discovered the victim unconscious following a period of sleep and milk feeding. She was subsequently taken to the Durian Mas health clinic before being transferred to Dungun Hospital. Despite medical personnel performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the baby was pronounced dead at around 12:45pm.

No visible physical injuries were identified during an initial examination, and the exact cause of death remains undetermined, necessitating a post-mortem examination. The police have identified the two caregivers on duty during that time and will record their statements, along with those of the parents and any witnesses. Police will also gather medical reports and expert opinions as part of their investigation.

The incident is currently under investigation under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 to ascertain if there were any instances of negligence or abandonment while the victim was in the care of the childcare centre.