The woman pleaded not guilty at the Kuching Sessions Court on Aug 12 to a charge under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. The charge alleges that she negligently handled and lifted the baby from a cot in a way likely to cause physical injury.

The incident was alleged to have happened between 12.30am and 1.30am on Aug 4. The baby was reported to have suffered a closed fracture of the right humerus.

The court granted RM10,000 bail with two local sureties and ordered the accused to report to a police station once a month. Pre-trial case management is fixed for Sept 14.

The charge remains an allegation, and the accused has pleaded not guilty.

Location: Kuching Sessions Court / Kuching
Details: The case is being prosecuted under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.

Source: The Borneo Post

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