SAMARAHAN, JUNE 10, 2026 – The Samarahan Division Social Welfare Office is tracing the whereabouts of the biological mother or next of kin of three children who have been abandoned since 2024 to assist in their protection, welfare and placement.
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They are Qaireen Zenia Amanda binti Abduillah, 14 years nine months, Qariel Zafrel Ariffin bin Zainul,11, and Qairee Zarel Azzib bin Zainul, 8 years old.
They are currently under the care of protection officer Rosita Ramlee.
The welfare office, in an appeal statement, said the Child Protection Office has received a public complaint regarding a child suspected of being neglected by her biological mother.
It said the investigation found that the child has two other siblings.
The children’s father is currently serving a prison sentence, while the whereabouts of the biological mother are unknown.
Currently, the three children are being cared for by their aunt, who is their father's younger sister.
The welfare office said further investigation found that the biological mother had neglected and refused to provide adequate care, food, clothing and shelter to the children as provided for under Paragraph 17(1)(d), Children's Act 2001.
It said efforts are being carried out to safeguard the welfare of the children and to obtain relevant information for the purpose of placement management and further action by the Child Protector.
“In this regard, the Social Welfare Department is requesting the cooperation of the public or individuals who know the biological mother or heirs of the children to come forward to assist in the investigation and documentation matters under the Children Act 2001,” the welfare office said.
It said given that these children require care and protection under Section 17(1)(d) of the Children Act 2001, a court order has been obtained and they are now placed under the temporary care of a Fit and Suitable Person (OYLS) in accordance with Section 25(2)(b) and Section 19(2)(b) of the Children Act 2001, effective from May 25, 2026.
“This step is taken to ensure that their welfare, safety and emotional stability continue to be protected while efforts to trace the biological heirs continue,” the welfare office sai.
The welfare office appealed to the biological mother or any next of kin who has relevant information is requested to attend or contact:
Samarahan Division Social Welfare Office
Ground Floor, Resident Building
94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak
Case Protection Officer: Puan Rosita Binti Ramlee
Telephone: 082-671191
Email: rositaramlee@jkm.gov.my
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