Malaysian Couple Arrested for Gruesome Child Abuse

Malaysian Couple Arrested for Child Abuse A program manager and an engineer were arrested in Sungai Ara, Penang, Malaysia, on May 22, 2025, for allegedly abusing their 12-year-old child. The horrifying details emerged after a school counselor noticed injuries on the child, leading to a police investigation. According to Assistant Commissioner Shazali, head of the Barat Daya District Police, "The investigation revealed that the incident occurred at the family's condominium in Sungai Ara last Sunday. The victim, the couple's second child, was caned on the back and had been confined to a dog cage." The child, who is now receiving treatment at Pulau Pinang Hospital and under the care of the Social Welfare Department, reportedly told authorities they had been abused for about two years. Police seized a cane from the suspects' home. The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. This case highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and protection of children from abuse.