In a statement, Klang Utara police chief S Vijaya Rao said a report was received at 12.49am today from a person who rescued the children.

“Early investigations found all three victims were frequently beaten by hand as well as with a belt for refusing to eat spoiled food and not wanting to do housework.

“The victims were also allegedly forced to perform oral sex on the suspect,” he said, adding that efforts to locate the suspect were ongoing.

Vijaya Rao said the case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 and Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.

He also urged the public not to spread unverified information on the case.

Cops rescue 2 boys said to have been abused

Meanwhile, police rescued two young boys suspected of being abused and confined in a house in Taman Kosas, Ampang, near here on Monday.

Ampang Jaya police chief Azam Ismail said the boys, aged one and six, were believed to have been left alone by their mother, who had been away for two days on personal matters.

“A medical examination at Ampang Hospital found old and new scars on the victims. The children are still receiving further treatment there,” he said in a statement today.

Following the incident, Azam said police detained the mother in the Pudu area on Wednesday.

He said checks showed the 41-year-old woman, who works as a masseuse in Kuala Lumpur, has a prior criminal record related to theft.

“The woman was remanded for seven days until Oct 16,” he said.

He said the case is being investigated under Section 31(1)/33 of the Child Act 2001, which refers to child abuse and neglect.