Pasir Gudang abuse case: Boy under aunt's care

Women, Family and Community Development Minister (KPKWM) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.- YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The seven-year-old boy who was allegedly abused by his mother and her friend in Pasir Gudang, Johor early this month, has been placed under the care of his aunt following an assessment made by the Social Welfare Department (SWD).

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the assessment found that his aunt was eligible to take up the responsibility as she is the victim’s closest family member.