Taman Danau Kota: The death of a seven-month-old baby boy at a daycare centre in Taman Danau Kota last Monday has been confirmed to be due to choking on milk. Wangsa Maju deputy police chief Supt Syahrul Anuar Abdul Wahab confirmed the cause of death following the completion of a post-mortem at Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Supt Syahrul Anuar stated that the post-mortem revealed that the cause of death was asphyxiation due to food and milk aspiration. The police received a report from the baby's biological father at the Setapak Police Station, several hours after the incident, which is believed to have occurred between 9 am and 11 am.

The case is currently being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Children's Act 2001 by the D11 (Sexual Investigation, Women and Children Division) of the Kuala Lumpur contingent police headquarters. This investigation aims to determine any further details surrounding the incident and evaluate the daycare centre's role in the tragedy.

Meanwhile, Social Welfare Department (JKM) director-general Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan confirmed that the daycare centre involved in the incident is a registered facility under the department. He noted that the centre's registration had been renewed by JKM Kuala Lumpur for the period from January 24, 2024, to January 23, 2030, with an approved capacity for 51 children. At the time of inspection for registration, 36 children were present on the premises.

In light of the incident, JKM has contacted the police to obtain preliminary information. Currently, the daycare centre remains operational, and the department pledges to conduct a transparent investigation to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations.