KAPIT, October 29, 2026 — A newborn baby boy was found buried in soil near a rental house along Jalan Airport in Kapit, Sarawak.
Police officers found the baby alive after hearing him cry while searching the area on Tuesday afternoon.
Kapit district police chief DSP Rohana Nanu said police received a report about the incident at around 2.30 pm.
During the search, officers heard the baby’s cries. They then searched the area and found him buried in the soil.
Baby Taken to Hospital in Critical Condition
The baby was in critical condition when police found him.
He was taken to Sibu Hospital for further treatment.
Police have also identified the baby’s mother. However, officers have yet to question her because she is receiving medical treatment.
Police Investigation Underway
Police are investigating the case under Section 317 of the Penal Code.
This section concerns the abandonment or exposure of a child under 12 by a parent or person responsible for the child.
The investigation is ongoing. Further details have not been confirmed in the report.
Source: Astro AWANI | Rewritten By Minutesmy
