GEORGE TOWN: The second victim who consumed crackers suspected of containing rat poison, passed away at the Penang Hospital on Friday (July 12).
The death of two-year-old Muhammad Luth Syauki was confirmed by his mother, Nurain Hasnorizal, 25, after visiting the victim in the ward.
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"Luth died today at 1.24pm, finally his pain is no more," Malay language daily Sinar Harian quoted the mother as saying on Friday (July 12).
"The remains will be buried at Kampung Banggol Berangan, Labu Besar, Kedah, beside his brother," she added when met.
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The media had reported earlier that one of the brothers was in critical condition after eating the crackers which were believed to be laced with rat poison in Kampung Padang Ubi, Labu Besar, Kulim on Sunday (July 7).
Muhammad Akil Syauki, three, was confirmed dead at 8.30am Thursday (July 11) when receiving treatment at the Penang Hospital, while his brother Luth was still receiving treatment at the time.
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In the incident on Sunday, both the brothers became critical after eating the snack in the form of crackers in Kampung Padang Ubi.
It is believed the crackers were placed on a steel fence built by a farmer to keep away wild animals threatening his crops.
It is believed the location of the incident was 50m from their house.
Kulim OCPD Supt Mohd Azizul Mohd Khairi confirmed the death of the victim at 1.20pm.
