{
  "id": 9070449,
  "title": "Man remanded seven days over five-year-old niece's death in Kota Tinggi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/man-remanded-seven-days-over-five-year-old-nieces-death-in-kota-tinggi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T02:56:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1538125/man-remanded-seven-days-over-five-year-old-nieces-death-kota-tinggi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KOTA TINGGI - A man has been detained for seven days in connection with the alleged drowning death of his five-year-old niece in Tanjung Sedili. The 37-year-old suspect, who was receiving treatment at Kota Tinggi Hospital, appeared in Sessions Court today. Judge Hafizah Abdul Rajak issued the remand order, which extends until September 28. The case is being handled under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which pertains to murder.\n\nThe suspect was apprehended following a report lodged by a concerned citizen at 9:30 am yesterday. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man had thrown his niece, Nur Afiyah Qalesya Mustafa, into the river before engaging in a violent altercation with the girl's father. During the struggle, a policeman sustained injuries while attempting to subdue the suspect.\n\nYusof Othman, the district police chief, stated that the motive behind the incident is still under investigation. Reports suggest the suspect may have a history of mental health issues. The victim's body was transferred to Pasir Gudang Hospital for a post-mortem examination and is scheduled to be buried at the Kampung Sayang Muslim cemetery in Tanjung Sedili.",
  "summary": "KOTA TINGGI: A man was remanded for seven days from today over the death of his five-year-old niece, whom he allegedly threw into a river at Kampung Padang, Tanjung Sedili yesterday.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Five-year-old dies after uncle allegedly throws her into river in Kota Tinggi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/five-year-old-dies-after-uncle-allegedly-throws-her-into-river-in",
        "published": "2026-09-22T00:29:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}