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Infant Allegedly Murdered by Step-Grandmother Buried in Malaysia
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Infant Allegedly Murdered by Step-Grandmother Buried in Malaysia

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The body of 16-month-old Nur Anggun Dahlia Abdullah, suspected to have been murdered by her step-grandmother, was buried in Kota Tinggi, Malaysia.
  • The funeral service, including washing, shrouding, and funeral prayers, took place at the Masjid Taman Sri Saujana, with around 20 family members and neighbors in attendance.
  • The suspect, Nurul Farhana Laili Shah, 39, has been charged with murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code.

The 16-month-old girl, Nur Anggun Dahlia Abdullah, who was allegedly murdered by her step-grandmother, was laid to rest on Tuesday at the Makam Dagang Islamic Cemetery in Kota Tinggi, Malaysia.

The funeral rites began at 10:30 AM at the Masjid Taman Sri Saujana, where the infant's body was washed and shrouded. Funeral prayers were held at 11:10 AM, followed by the burial at 11:50 AM. Approximately 20 individuals, including close family members and neighbors, attended the ceremony to pay their final respects.

Earlier, the suspect, identified as Nurul Farhana Laili Shah, 39, who is the victim's step-grandmother, was brought before the Magistrate's Court. She faces a charge of murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code for the alleged killing of the infant.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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