Woman now arrested for allegedly throwing newborn from 10th floor of JB flat

JOHOR BARU, June 3 – A 22‑year‑old woman has been arrested for allegedly causing the death of her newborn baby after throwing the infant from the 10th floor of a flat. Johor acting police chief Deputy Commissioner Hoo Chuan Huat said the suspect, the baby girl’s biological mother, was detained at Hospital Sultanah Aminah at noon on June 2. Investigations revealed the newborn was still alive when she was allegedly thrown, resulting in her death.

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Police first received a report on May 2 regarding the discovery of the baby’s body in the flat’s parking area. The suspect, who has no prior criminal record, will face a charge under Section 304(a) of the Penal Code for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. She is scheduled to be charged at the Johor Baru Sessions Court today. Statements from witnesses have been recorded, and police are continuing their investigation.

✨ Cherish life, protect innocence — violence against children is never justified. Compassion and care must always guide our actions.

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