Baby in plastic bag dumped in 4WD rear carrier

KENINGAU - A baby girl was found in a plastic bag in the back of a four-wheel drive vehicle in Kampung Susulat Sook, last Tuesday.

The healthy baby, still attached to her umbilical cord, was found at about 12.30pm by the public before a police report was made.

Keningau District Police Chief Deputy Superintendent Nor Rafidah Kasim said that the police had received a report regarding the incident at 4.41pm.

"The baby appeared to still have an umbilical cord attached and was found in the back of a Mazda four-wheel drive vehicle.

"The complainant then brought the baby inside the house before being taken to the Sook Health Clinic for further treatment," he said when contacted by Sinar Harian on Friday.

He further said that the baby was then referred to the Keningau Hospital and is in stable condition.

"This baby is believed to have been dumped but is being investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code.

"Those who have information related to this case are requested to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Ho at 014-6304299," he said.