A married couple got the shock of their lives when they learned that the new baby boy whom they just brought home from the hospital, was actually another couple's baby.
Apparently, a staff from the medical centre in Jitra, Kedah, where the baby of Nik Ahmad Sabri Mohamad Yusoff, 37, and Mahani Zakaria, 36, was born, had committed negligence and switched their newborn with another couple’s shortly after birth at the medical centre.
According to Nik Ahmad Sabri, his wife normally delivered their baby at 4pm on Tuesday.
Nik Ahmad Sabri, clearly aggrieved by the incident, said he only knew about the mix-up yesterday, when he received a phone call from the medical centre late evening.
"We got the call around 7.30pm. I was shocked, and true enough, I looked at the name tag on the baby’s feet and it was someone else’s name.
"The whole day my wife was in the ward, cradling that baby, feeding him until we got home. She fed him till he was full, technically, she can already be considered as a wet nurse.
"But we didn't realise it and neither did the hospital, until the other couple alerted them that the baby they had brought home wasn't theirs. They then brought our baby to the hospital to confirm the mix-up," he said.
Following the incident, Mahani had to be readmitted to the medical centre for blood sampling and DNA testing.
Traumatised by the medical centre's negligence, she said she feared it could happen to another couple.
"To me, such things cannot happen in this field. Any other line of work... fine, but in this field, you cannot make such a mistake," said told Astro AWANI.
"If there's a mistake, it means you cannot continue to work there... action needs to be taken. Even if you apologise... to me, anyone can apologise. But lessons need to be learnt. Imagine if both couples didn't realise the switch, what would happen then?" she said.
Nik Ahmad Sabri has since lodged a report at the Kubang Pasu district police headquarters around midnight last night and alleged that the incident stemmed from the medical centre's negligence.
Meanwhile, when contacted, Kubang Pasu district police chief Supt Abdul Rahim Abdullah confirmed receiving the report on the matter.
The case, however, has been considered solve after the couple switched back their babies.
Adie Sufian Zulkefli
Thu Jan 07 2016
Mahani speaking to Astro AWANI from the medical centre in Jitra today. - Astro AWANI
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on Budget 2025 optimism
The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.
Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM
The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.
Economic outlook: Govt plans to leverage, expand existing city transit system
The expansion aims to provide a more efficient and reliable public transportation network, reduce congestion, and improve accessibility.
Economic outlook: Budget 2025 to lay foundation for a digital-driven economy
The report said Budget 2025 will entail efforts to position Kuala Lumpur as a top 20 global startup hub by 2030 through the KL20 initiative.
Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress
Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
National Wages Consultative Council will be strengthened
The govt will also incentivise hiring women returning from career breaks, offer job matching and improve care services facilities.
Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children
Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.
Consolidated public sector projected to record lower surplus of RM41.7 bil 2024
The MoF said the consolidated general government revenue is estimated to increase slightly to RM384.7 billion in 2024.
PM announces substantial Budget 2025 hastening Malaysia to become Asian economic powerhouse
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it would create jobs and also tackle financial leakages to enhance public spending efficiency.