Newborn baby found abandoned in box at Mersing orchard

 

Mersing district police chief Cyril Edward Nuing said the baby, who still had her umbilical cord attached, was placed in the box lined with a curtain.  (Bernama pic)

MERSING: A newborn baby girl was found in a chocolate-coloured box abandoned at the entrance to an orchard in Jemaluang here this morning.

Mersing district police chief Cyril Edward Nuing said the baby, who still had her umbilical cord attached, was placed in the box lined with a curtain when found at 8.40am.

“Police received information from the public about a newborn baby who was still alive at the side of the entrance to the orchard.

“The baby was rescued and sent to the Jemaluang health clinic. Her identity has yet to be determined,” he said in a statement today.

The baby is reported to be in a stable condition, he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code.

Cyril urged those with information on the incident to come to the nearest police station to assist in investigations.