Police arrested two women in their 20s after a dead baby was found outside a baby shelter on Jalan Bukit Gasing in Petaling Jaya on June 12, 2026 [1, 2]. Authorities received the report of the discovery at 8:10 a.m. that day, near the baby hatch outside the shelter [1, 2].
A post-mortem examination conducted the following day confirmed the infant had died due to miscarriage and had been deceased for more than 24 hours prior to being found. Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin Mamat stated, "The baby was also confirmed to have died more than 24 hours earlier" [2].
Neither of the two women arrested has any prior criminal record, according to police. Several items were seized at the scene to assist with the ongoing investigation [1, 2]. Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin Mamat said, "Police have also seized several items to assist in the investigation" [2].
The police are investigating the case under Section 318 of the Penal Code, which pertains to concealment of birth by secret disposal of a dead body. The offence carries a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment, a fine, or both upon conviction [1, 2].
Following their arrest on June 13, the first woman was remanded for two days until June 14, while the second woman was remanded for three days until June 15 [1, 2]. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the baby's death and the involvement of the suspects.
