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Toddler dies in Penang; mother, babysitter questioned
A 13-month-old boy was found unresponsive at a residential home in Air Itam, Penang on Tuesday. Authorities have detained his mother and babysitter to assist with investigations into the child's death.
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The infant was discovered unconscious with a bluish discoloration around his lips by the babysitter at a house in Kampung Melayu, Air Itam, on Tuesday. Emergency responders attended the scene, but the child was pronounced dead shortly after.
Police have taken both the child's mother and the babysitter into custody for questioning as part of their ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. Officers are working to establish the timeline of events leading up to the discovery.
The case has been classified as a sudden death investigation. Authorities did not immediately release further details regarding the cause or any preliminary findings from initial examinations.
Investigations remain ongoing as police gather statements from those present at the home during the incident. The public prosecutor's office will review the case once police inquiries are completed.