Two held after baby found alive in sanitary bin at Penang airport toilet
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The police have reportedly detained a man and a woman believed to be linked to the case at Penang International Airport.
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- A newborn boy was found alive inside a sanitary bin at Penang International Airport on Aug 31 and taken to hospital for treatment.
- A 23-year-old Malaysian woman and a 22-year-old Myanmar security guard were arrested following investigations and CCTV reviews.
- The case is being investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code for child abandonment, with forensic samples collected and inquiries ongoing.
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GEORGE TOWN – A 23-year-old Malaysian woman and a 22-year-old Myanmar national have been detained after a newborn boy was found alive inside a sanitary bin in a toilet at the Penang International Airport on Aug 31.
South-west district police chief Anuwal Ab Wahab said the police received a report after a cleaner heard a baby crying from inside the sanitary bin.
“The baby was subsequently taken to Penang Hospital for treatment,” he said in a statement on Sept 2.
Anuwal said investigations, including checks on CCTV footage, led to the woman’s arrest at Bukit Jambul Complex to assist with investigations.
“Further investigations led to the arrest of a 22-year-old Myanmar national who works as a security guard.
“The man was detained to assist with investigations into the case and (he) was also found to have failed to produce valid travel documents,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Penang police contingent forensic team conducted an examination at the scene and collected several samples for analysis by the Chemistry Department.
Anuwal said the case was being investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code, which relates to the abandonment of a child under 12 by a parent or person having care of the child.
“Further investigations are ongoing to determine the involvement of and connection between the individuals detained and the incident,” he said.
He urged the public not to speculate or spread unverified information that could affect police investigations. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
