Babysitter pleads not guilty to exposing toddler to conditions that could have caused death

A 44-year-old babysitter, Noraidah Khairuddin, entered a not guilty plea in the Sessions Court in George Town, Malaysia, to charges of exposing a 13-month-old toddler to conditions that could have caused his death. The charge alleges that Noraidah, who had custody of the toddler, acted in a way that endangered his life. Noraidah stated she did not do anything to harm the child.

The incident allegedly occurred at a residence in Taman Desa Mawar, Lintang Kampung Melayu 2, Air Itam, on September 8th at 2 pm. She faces a maximum penalty of RM50,000 in fines or up to 20 years in prison, or both, if convicted. Noraidah's lawyer, Naqieya Zulkernain, requested a lower bail amount, citing her client's status as a housewife dependent on her husband's income.

The court granted bail of RM8,000 with conditions including monthly police station reporting and refraining from tampering with prosecution witnesses. The case is set for further hearing on November 16, pending the results of a post-mortem examination. The toddler was found unconscious with bluish lips at the babysitter's home on September 10th, leading to the arrest of Noraidah and the boy's mother for further investigation.