KOTA BHARU: A four-year-old girl died of heat stroke in Tanah Putih, Gua Musang, on Monday (Oct 20)
Gua Musang District Police Chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said the child was found unconscious inside a car.
Police received a report of the incident at 3:50pm from a man who reported finding the girl.
"The victim was taken to Gua Musang Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
"A post-mortem determined that the cause of death was heat stroke," he said in a statement on Tuesday (Oct 21).
He said the case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 and has been classified as a sudden death, with investigations ongoing.
Sik advised the public not to speculate on the incident to avoid confusion.
"Parents and guardians are reminded always to ensure their children's safety and not to leave them unattended, especially inside vehicles.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to come forward and assist with the investigation by contacting the Gua Musang Police Station at 09-9121222 or the nearest police station.
Meanwhile, Kelantan Health Department director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin said the child's case was the first of its kind this year in the state.
When contacted by Bernama on Tuesday, he said that based on initial information, the girl was believed to have been in the car for three to four hours before losing consciousness. – Bernama
