The police have wrapped up investigations on the matter and are awaiting reply from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
PETALING JAYA: The MIC Youth would interview families interested in adopting Pugalenthi, the three-year-old, who was abused by his step-father in Klang recently
The boy was discharged from the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah General Hospital in Klang today and is now under the care of the State Welfare Department.
“MIC Youth information chief S Subramaniam would be visiting potential families who have shown interest in adopting the boy, today. We want to find the best suited family for the boy.
“We are not keen in having him placed at a welfare home or a childcare centre,” MIC Youth chief T Mohan told FMT when contacted.
He said giving up the boy for adoption would be the best available solution as he would be able to lead a family life.
Pugalenthi’s plight came to light last week after a video of him being abused by the step-father was uploaded on Facebook.
The video created a furore among Malaysians and the step-father was arrested while the boy was sent to the hospital for observation.
The boy, who spent the last few days under the supervision of the State Welfare Department at the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah hospital, is doing well and is happy, according to a hospital source.
The source added that the boy has no remaining injuries and is physically and mentally stable.
Meanwhile, Klang police deputy chief Supt Jani Ahmad said the police have completed investigations in the case.
“We have sent the investigations papers to the Attorney-General’s Chambers. We will wait for further instructions from the A-G’s Chambers… hopefully, a decision will be made in the next few days,” he told FMT.
The father is expected to be charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which carries a punishment of a maximum 10 years imprisonment or a maximum fine of RM 20,000, or both.
The man is expected to be in remand awaiting the AG’s Chambers next course of action.
PETALING JAYA: The MIC Youth would interview families interested in adopting Pugalenthi, the three-year-old, who was abused by his step-father in Klang recentlyThe boy was discharged from the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah General Hospital in Klang today and is now under the care of the State Welfare Department.
“MIC Youth information chief S Subramaniam would be visiting potential families who have shown interest in adopting the boy, today. We want to find the best suited family for the boy.
“We are not keen in having him placed at a welfare home or a childcare centre,” MIC Youth chief T Mohan told FMT when contacted.
He said giving up the boy for adoption would be the best available solution as he would be able to lead a family life.
Pugalenthi’s plight came to light last week after a video of him being abused by the step-father was uploaded on Facebook.
The video created a furore among Malaysians and the step-father was arrested while the boy was sent to the hospital for observation.
The boy, who spent the last few days under the supervision of the State Welfare Department at the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah hospital, is doing well and is happy, according to a hospital source.
The source added that the boy has no remaining injuries and is physically and mentally stable.
Meanwhile, Klang police deputy chief Supt Jani Ahmad said the police have completed investigations in the case.
“We have sent the investigations papers to the Attorney-General’s Chambers. We will wait for further instructions from the A-G’s Chambers… hopefully, a decision will be made in the next few days,” he told FMT.
The father is expected to be charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which carries a punishment of a maximum 10 years imprisonment or a maximum fine of RM 20,000, or both.
The man is expected to be in remand awaiting the AG’s Chambers next course of action.
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