Nursyafiqah Abdullah's body laid to rest

The body of Nursyafiqah Abdullah was laid to rest at the Kampung Nibong Muslim Cemetery, Paka.

According to the victim's uncle, Mohd Nor Mamat, her body was laid to rest after the Maghrib prayers on Wednesday.

Earlier, the victim's parents were allowed to see the body at the Forensic Unit at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital at 12.30pm.

The victim's mother who is the main suspect in this murder case and the father who is serving his jail time at Marang were given 20 minutes to be at the side of Nursyafiqah before returning to the prison.

The body of Nursyafiqah Abdullah, 2, was found dead in an empty house at Taman Perumahan Permint Seberang Paka, Terengganu after being reported missing since January 17.

The body was found by a security personnel, half-naked with traces of blood and in a state of decomposition.

Police detained Nursyafiqah’s mother, Rabiatul Adawiyah Mamat, her boyfriend and two other suspects.

The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code which carries mandatory death sentence upon conviction.