Passers-by made a shocking discovery on Tuesday afternoon at Batu 13, Jalan Jeroco in Lahad Datu, Sabah, when they opened a box left at an unnumbered roadside stall and found the body of a fully-formed baby boy wrapped in cloth.
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00:00Passers-by made a grim discovery on Tuesday afternoon after opening a box left at an
00:08unnumbered roadside stall at Batu 13, Jalan Jeroko in Lahad Datu, and found the body of
00:14a fully formed baby boy wrapped in cloth. Lahad Datu Police Chief Assistant Commissioner
00:19Dhul Bahrain, Ismail, said the police were alerted shortly after the discovery around
00:252 p.m. He confirmed that the infant was already deceased when found. The body has been sent to
00:31the forensics department at Lahad Datu Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The case is being
00:38investigated under Section 318 of the Penal Code for concealing a birth and disposing of a body,
00:44an offence punishable by up to two years' imprisonment, a fine or both. Police are appealing
00:50to the public for information. Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact
00:55Investigating Officer Inspector Mohamed Damsa Dalan at 089-881-255 or report to the nearest police station.