Newborn buried alive in Kapit in critical condition

In Kapit, a baby boy was discovered buried alive near a rented house on Jalan Airport yesterday, according to Deputy Superintendent Rohana Nanu, the district police chief. The infant was heard crying by the police during a search in the area around 2:30 pm. The newborn was found buried and has since been taken to Sibu Hospital for further treatment, where he is currently in critical condition.

A female suspect has been identified in connection with the case, but her statement has not yet been recorded as she remains hospitalized for treatment. The incident will be investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code, which deals with the exposure and abandonment of a child by a parent or person responsible for the child's care. This offense can result in a prison sentence of up to seven years, a fine, or both upon conviction.