{
  "id": 4816849,
  "title": "Woman pleads guilty to selling baby for RM17,300 in Kedah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/woman-pleads-guilty-to-selling-baby-for-rm17-300-in-kedah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T08:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/126825/woman-pleads-guilty-to-selling-baby-for-rm17300-in-kedah"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 24-year-old woman, S. Kelsey, has pleaded guilty in a Kedah court to transferring control of a baby boy for RM17,300 at a private hospital in Sungai Petani last month. The charge was brought under Section 48(1) of the Child Act 2001, which could result in a maximum fine of RM50,000 and up to 20 years imprisonment if convicted.\n\nKelsey appeared before Sessions Court judge Nabisha Ibrahim after the charge was read. Her lawyer, RSN Rayer, requested a lower bail amount citing her client's lack of income and the need to support her family, as well as her weakened condition post-childbirth on Aug 18. Judge Nabisha subsequently released Kelsey on RM10,000 bail with one surety, with additional conditions including surrendering her passport and prohibition from contacting prosecution witnesses.\n\nIn addition, Kelsey pleaded guilty in the Magistrate’s Court in Sungai Petani to possessing another woman’s identity card, an offence under Regulation 25(1)(e) of the National Registration Regulations 1990, which could lead to a maximum of two years imprisonment and a fine of up to RM3,000. She was released on RM1,500 bail with one surety.\n\nThe police arrested six locals, including a recently delivered woman, last week over suspected involvement in the trafficking of a baby boy in Kuala Muda. The investigation is still ongoing.",
  "summary": "A 24-YEAR-OLD woman pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of transferring control of a baby boy in exchange for RM17,300 last month. The accused, S. Kelsey entered the plea after the charge was read before Sessions Court judge N...",
  "key_points": [
    "24-year-old S. Kelsey pleads guilty to selling baby for RM17,300",
    "Charged under Section 48(1) of Child Act 2001, facing up to 20 years",
    "Also guilty of possessing another woman's identity card in Sungai Petani"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}