‘Forgotten baby syndrome’ is a medical issue, not a moral one

THE news alert on Jan 28, 2026, would've sent a cold shiver down the spine of every parent in Malaysia: A two-year-old boy, vibrant and full of life at 8am, was found lifeless by 5pm in a car.

This is not a Malaysian problem alone. For instance, in the United States, it's reported that more than 1,000 children have died in hot vehicles. This is excluding those who survived with injuries.