A BABYSITTER pleaded guilty at the Sessions Court today to two charges of negligence towards two infants in a childcare centre.  

Nurul Shahira A’shiqin Sulaiman, 28, as the person caring for a nine-month-old baby girl and a seven-month-old baby boy at the time, is accused of acting in a manner likely to cause physical injury to both victims. 

She is charged with committing the offence under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 in a childcare centre at Jalan Utama 34, Taman Mutiara Rini, at about 1pm in March.  

The offence carries a maximum jail sentence of 20 years and a fine of up to RM50,000 or both upon conviction. 

The accused was represented by lawyer Syufri A. Samad. 

Judge Che Wan Zaidi Che Wan Ibrahim set August 2 to hear the facts of the case and for sentencing. 

The court also fixed bail at RM8,000 with one surety, adding that the accused’s passport was to be handed over to the court.  

On May 15, two video clips went viral on social media showing a woman abusing two infants.  

Following this, on May 16, Johor police chief Kamarul Zaman Mamat said a woman had been arrested to facilitate investigations into the case. – Bernama, May 21, 2023.