{
  "id": 5878302,
  "title": "Police probe alleged mistreatment of two-year-old girl at Temerloh nursery after viral video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/police-probe-alleged-mistreatment-of-two-year-old-girl-at-temerloh-5878302",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T00:56:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/06/police-probe-alleged-mistreatment-of-two-year-old-girl-at-temerloh-nursery-after-viral-video/234081"
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  "summary": "Police in Temerloh are investigating an alleged incident of mistreatment of a two-year-old girl at a local nursery. According to Temerloh police chief ACP Mohd Nasyim Bahron, the girl's 29-year-old mother lodged a report at around 6 pm. An investigation paper has been opened and the case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001.\n\nThe incident drew widespread public attention after a video purportedly showing the girl being mistreated by a nursery caretaker went viral on social media. The police will refer the completed investigation paper to the public prosecutor for further instructions.\n\nThe location of the nursery was reported as Temerloh by Malay Mail and New Straits Times, while The Vibes reported it as Mentakab. According to The Vibes, if convicted, an offender faces up to 20 years' imprisonment or a maximum fine of RM50,000, or both.",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Police probe alleged mistreatment of 2-year-old at Temerloh nursery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/police-probe-alleged-mistreatment-of-2-year-old-at-temerloh-nursery",
        "published": "2026-09-06T00:34:08.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Police probe alleged mistreatment of two-year-old girl at Temerloh nursery after viral video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/police-probe-alleged-mistreatment-of-two-year-old-girl-at-temerloh",
        "published": "2026-09-06T00:56:09.000Z"
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