A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy died at a hospital in Johor Baru yesterday, believed to have been abused by his mother and stepfather.

Iskandar Puteri district police chief Rahmat Ariffin said the child was confirmed dead on arrival at the Hospital Sultanah Aminah emergency department at about 8.20am.

“The child had injuries to his head, behind both ears, abdomen and both legs.

“Following that, the boy’s mother and stepfather, both in their 20s, were arrested at their home in Jalan Aman, Skudai, at 1.20pm yesterday,” he said in a statement today.

He said the stepfather, a security guard, had a previous record, while the woman, who is two months’ pregnant, also has a six-month-old son.

The police also seized a handphone and several tools believed to have been used to abuse the victim, he said.

“The couple is on remand, with the man for seven days until May 6, and the woman for two days until tomorrow. – Bernama, April 29, 2023.