Probe on abandoned baby in Lahad Datu

19 Jul 2025 • 1:24 PM MYT
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By: Sabah Publishing House Sdn Bhd

LAHAD DATU: Lahad Datu police are investigating a case involving an abandoned baby boy at Jalan Bakawali.

The baby was found alive by individual at in front of an unnumbered house in Kampung Burung at about 3.06am on Friday.

“The baby was immediately taken to the Lahad Datu Hospital for further treatment and currently in stable condition.

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