A TEENAGE girl has been remanded for seven days from today to facilitate investigation into a case involving the death of a newborn in Kemaman, Terengganu, yesterday.

The remand order was issued at the maternity ward of Kemaman Hospital, after the court received an application from police for an investigation under section 302 of the penal code.

The remand process took place at the health facility as the 15-year-old girl is still receiving post-natal treatment.

A baby boy was found dead with stab wounds to the chest, allegedly caused by a sharp object, at a house in Felcra Seri Bandi, Chukai, Kemaman, yesterday.

Kemaman police chief Hanyan Ramlan said police were notified of the incident by a health worker at about 10am yesterday, and initial investigation found several sharp objects with traces of blood at the house. – Bernama, February 9, 2022.