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A caregiver, Noraidah Khairuddin, 44, appeared before the Georgetown Sessions Court today accused of neglecting a 13-month-old baby, potentially causing its death. Noraidah, however, denied the charge, stating her innocence to the court, according to Harian Metro. The accusation claims that she, as a caregiver, exposed the baby to conditions that might lead to its demise, which occurred at a home in Taman Desa Mawar, Lintang Kampung Melayu 2, Air Itam, Daerah Timur Laut on September 8th, 2020.

Prosecution of the case is based on Section 31(1)(a) of the Children Act 2001, and could result in a fine not exceeding RM50,000, imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both, if proven guilty. Noraidah's defense lawyer, M Darrshini, presented the charges, while Noraidah was represented by counsel Naqieya Zulkernain from the National Human Rights Aid Organization (YBGK).

Initially, M Darrshini proposed a RM20,000 bail with an additional condition that the defendant report to the nearest police station on the first day of each month and refrain from disturbing witnesses. Naqieya, however, requested a lower amount due to the defendant's sole reliance on an unemployed partner for income, plus the fact that she has three other children.

Subsequently, the court permitted a RM8,000 bail with an additional condition that Noraidah must provide a bail bond and submit to further conditions from the defendant. The case was adjourned until November 16th while awaiting a post-mortem report.