CHUKAI, July 14 — A married couple was detained last night on suspicion of abusing their two children, aged six and seven. Kemaman district police chief Supt Hanyan Ramlan stated that the suspects, a 26-year-old biological mother and a 30-year-old stepfather, were arrested at their home on Jalan Jabor Kubur around 8pm following a public complaint.
Mum, stepdad detained
A witness reported seeing the children being beaten at 5pm the same day. The children, found with old and new injuries on their bodies, are receiving treatment at Kemaman Hospital and are under the Social Welfare Department’s care. The suspects are being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001.
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