Couple under remand over abuse of adopted son


MELAKA: A married couple allegedly abused their nine-year-old adopted son by burning and scalding him with a lighter and hot water – all because he lost his colour pencils in school.

The Magistrate’s Court in Ayer Keroh issued a six-day remand order against the couple for an investigation under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.

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