Restaurant worker jailed, fined for discarding infant remains in Terengganu

KUALA BERANG — A restaurant worker received a custodial sentence and monetary penalty from the Magistrate's Court here for her involvement in the disposal of a newborn's remains discovered in a drain in the Terengganu town. The woman, who entered a guilty plea, was ordered to serve three months in jail and pay a fine of RM5,000. According to case details, the infant's body, which bore significant injuries including a missing head and arm, was recovered from the drain. The discovery prompted a police investigation that led to the identification and arrest of the suspect. The case has drawn attention to child welfare concerns in the state, with authorities emphasizing the importance of reporting suspected child abuse or abandonment to relevant agencies. Social services and child protection officials are expected to review protocols following the incident.