Zayn Rayyan’s dad and mum released after posting bail


Tough day: Zayn Rayyan’s parents Zaim and Ismanira leaving PJ Court Complex after being charged. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The parents of autistic child Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin, who was found dead near a stream last year, have been charged in the Sessions Court with child negligence after almost two weeks in remand.

Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and Ismanira Abdul Manaf, both 29, claimed trial after the charge was read out before judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh.

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