Police have arrested a 26-year-old babysitter suspected of abusing several infants at a daycare in Alam Indah, Cheras. Cheras police chief Aidil Bolhassan confirmed the local woman was detained on December 16.
Three police reports were lodged over the incident.
Single Suspect Identified
Investigations revealed only one suspect was involved in the case. The probe is being conducted under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.
It is handled by Bukit Aman’s criminal investigation department.
Viral CCTV Footage Sparks Outrage
A viral closed-circuit television recording showed a six-month-old infant being thrown, rolled, and slapped by the babysitter. The footage left the child’s mother deeply traumatised.
It triggered widespread public anger and worry among parents.
Concerns for Other Infants
Other parents feared their children may also have been victims at the same facility. Allegations emerged that several infants aged between six and nine months were abused.
The case has raised serious concerns about childcare safety.
