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A 4-year-old girl was found dead inside a vehicle in Gua Musang, Kelantan on Monday, 20 October
According to Sinar Harian, the parents reportedly did not realise their youngest child was still in the car until several hours after returning home from breakfast.
The victim was rushed to Gua Musang Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Gua Musang district police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said an autopsy report confirmed that she died of heatstroke.
The four-year-old victim.
Image via Sinar HarianSik said the case is currently being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Children's Act 2001 for child neglect
"The public is advised not to speculate on the incident, as doing so could cause confusion. Police also urge parents to ensure the safety and supervision of their children at all times," the New Straits Times quoted him as saying.
He also urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact the nearest police station or call +609-9121222.
The phenomenon of parents forgetting their children in cars is a global issue, commonly known as Forgotten Baby Syndrome
According to consultant paediatrician and paediatric cardiologist Datuk Dr Zulkifli Ismail, parents are likely to make this mistake when they are stressed, sleep-deprived, experiencing a change in routine, or preoccupied with other matters.
To prevent such tragedies, Dr Zulkifli advised parents to minimise distractions while driving, place important belongings in the back seat with the child, check the car before locking it, and position the child's car seat in the centre or on the left side, among other safety measures.
