Seven-year-old boy dies after alleged abuse


MELAKA (Bernama): A seven-year-old boy died in Taman Krubong Jaya here, on Friday (Jan 29), after he was believed to have been abused by his mother and stepfather.

Melaka Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief Asst Comm Mohd Sukri Kaman said the child was allegedly drowned in a water tub in his house in the 4pm incident.

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