Newly born baby boy found buried in Kapit, says district police chief

KAPIT, Oct 29 2026: A newborn baby boy was found buried in the ground at a rental house on Jalan Airport, Kapit, on Tuesday night, Kapit District police chief DSP Rohana Nanu quoted as saying.

Berita RTM Sarawak quoted her as saying that the discovery was made between 9pm and 10pm on Oct 27, following a police investigation into a woman who had sought treatment at Kapit Hospital while suffering from severe bleeding.

According to to the police chief, the woman’s mother sought assistance from the suspect’s aunt to call an ambulance to transport the woman to the hospital.

Initially, the woman denied having given birth. However, medical personnel suspecting that something was amiss contacted the police for further investigation.

A search of the rental house subsequently led to the discovery of the baby, who had been buried at a shallow depth.

The infant was reported to be in critical condition before being transferred to Sibu Hospital on Wednesday morning for further medical treatment.

The incident is believed to have occurred at approximately 2:30 PM on Tuesday.

DSP Rohana added that the police have identified a suspect; however, as the individual is still receiving hospital treatment, further details cannot be disclosed at this time.

The case is being investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code, which concerns the abandonment or disposal of a child under the age of 12 by a parent or any person responsible for the child's care.