BUTTERWORTH: The father of a 46-day-old baby girl, who died recently from suspected abuse, was charged at the Bukit Mertajam magistrate’s court today with her murder.
Muhammad Firdaus Saidon, 22, was accused of murdering Nurul Ain Umairah at a house in Kampung Tok Panjang, Bukit Tengah, about 10.45am on Feb 15.
The offence, under Section 302 of the Penal Code, carries the mandatory death sentence.
No plea was recorded and no bail was offered.
Magistrate Muhamad Anas Mahadzir fixed April 19 for mention pending the chemist and forensic reports.
Deputy public prosecutor Hamzah Azhan prosecuted while the accused was not represented.
It was previously reported that Nurul Ain had died while being taken to hospital on Feb 15.
The infant was said to have signs of old injuries and bruises.