Father remanded for 14 days over death of two sons who ate food waste from rubbish bin


ALOR SETAR: The father of two Myanmarese brothers who died after they are believed to have eaten food waste from a rubbish bin in Kampung Baru Sungai Tepa, near Bukit Malut in Langkawi yesterday has been remanded for 14 days for investigations.

Langkawi district police chief ACP Shariman Ashari said they detained the 36-year-old man at the Langkawi district police headquarters at 12.05am on Monday (Feb 14) after the man had settled matters related to the death of his two sons, Nizambudin Jamaludin, four years old, and Ngei, two years old, at the hospital.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
police , Bukit Malut , children , death , father , leftovers , remand

Next In Nation

Rapid Rail spent RM1.8mil to extend operating hours for Bukit Jalil events last year
RM2.77bil lost to financial scams last year, highest in three years, says Home Ministry
Number of fatal accidents involving heavy vehicles dropped in 2025, Dewan Rakyat hears
Maternal mortality down significantly since 1970s, but fertility rate still dropping
SID 2026: Protecting your family in the digital age
Parents: Give us more time to gauge readiness of our kids
New entry tests for Year One to be unveiled soon
Fragility hip fracture a silent killer
Climate Change Bill set for first reading
PM: Reforms, clean-up needed in Armed Forces

Others Also Read