Police have confirmed that the video of a baby being abused by its mother which went viral on Facebook and the WhatsApp application over the last few days, involved the same individual in a case reported on April 19.
Ipoh district deputy police chief (Operations), Supt Anuar Othman said the investigation found that the suspect who was also the baby's mother, had made a separate recording apart from the one which went viral.
"There is no issue of a new abuse case reported. The baby has been looked after by its grandmother since it was discharged from hospital.
"A custody order has also been issued by the court with custody of the baby given to its grandmother. The baby has never been returned to the suspect who is its mother," he said in a media statement Tuesday.
The second video recording which is for 52 seconds, shows a baby being thrown onto a bed, shaken and thrown into the air by a woman, causing it to cry non-stop.
Anuar said the woman had been given counselling by the Perak Victim Care Office (VCO) and the baby was being monitored by the Welfare Services Department.
"The baby is in good health now and checks by doctors found no injuries to its body and head," he said.
Anuar said the investigation papers on the case had been referred to the Public Prosecutor's Office for further instruction and the case was being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act.
If found guilty, the accused can be fined not exceeding RM20,000 or jailed for up to 10 years, or both.
On April 10, police detained a woman, 17, in Ipoh, following the spread of the first video recording which went viral on the social media.
The 48-second video recording shows the woman hitting the chest and face of the child several times to get it to stop crying.
Bernama
Tue May 19 2015
On April 10, police detained a woman, 17, in Ipoh, following the spread of the first video recording which went viral on the social media. - File Photo
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.