Hi all, it's been a busy week, with DG visiting and our Supreme Boss, Minister Chua Soi Lek visiting.
However, let's not forget why we are here, I mean why we became doctors in the first place and why we continue to become doctors, despite the public backlash against doctors recently and the rude patients.
Let me share with you a humbling experience I had today.
ABK was a fifteen year old boy who had been fighting T-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia since last year.
He managed to finish his chemotherapy in March this year and his marrow remained in remission post chemotherapy. Despite our hopes he relapsed in less than a month. After much conselling, ABK underwent a second round of chemotherapy.
This second round of chemo was really bad and he nearly died as a result of it. However, he managed to go into remission. All this while only his mother, Madam S and brother were there to support ABK throughout his ordeal. The father had abandoned them as soon as ABK was diagnosed with ALL.
Much to our dismay, ABK relapsed while on treatment. Madam S and ABK eventually decided that he had enough and decide to bring ABK home. He died at home peacefully a few days later.
All this happened about three months ago.
Today, I saw Madam S and ABK's younger brother. I was surprised to see them and asked what they were doing.
She told me they had come to return the hospital blanket that had been used to shelter ABK till his last days.
They had travelled all the way from Sebuyau, just to return the hopsital blanket. Those not from Kuching, Sebuyau is about 150km from Kuching. For us who have cars, this is no problem. Madam S came by mini bus and the ticket fare is RM50-60 one way for a person
This was a humble single mother who was abandoned by her husband and left alone to bring up her two young sons, had to witness ABK go through much suffering and had her hopes dashed cruelly twice, and finally lose her eldest son.
How often do we inconvenience ourselves, to return things to its rightful owner?
Words cannot describe how moved I was by this simple gesture. Even though, the hospital blanket isn't mine and I won't even miss it ( I doubt the hospital would).
I told them I had to hurry off to another appointment and wished them luck. Truth is I had to leave because if I stayed any longer in their presence, I'll start to cry.
Call me sentimental, call me emotional, I dare you.
But how often do you get such decent human beings?
I lost my faith in the human race after the brutal rape and murder of 8 year old Nurin.
But with this simple gesture, Madam S has restored my faith in the human race.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Reaction & escape
Reaction
If avoidance is impractical or impossible, we need to react quickly and efficiently.
Try to react in a way that allows you an opportunity to escape. For instance, if a perpetrator asks you for your wallet, take it out (preferably a dummy or “sacrifice” one), show it to him and then throw it away from your person. This will give you an opportunity to escape. Be creative.
You may also consider a first strike option if it is justified (must we wait for an attack we know is coming?). It must be understood that this is a last resort. A majority of robbery cases end without major harm if we give up our valuables.
To be able to physically overcome an attacker, you need to have good self-defence, or better yet, close-quarter combat, skills, including weapons training.
When learning tactical defensive skills, please remember some golden rules:
Starpic by AZLINA ABDULLAH
# Most women are physically weaker than men.
# The longer the fight, the higher the aggressor’s chances of defeating you, especially if it is a man.
# A perpetrator has no compassion for you, so do not have any for him.
# The longer and harder you train in self-defence, the better your chances of survival.
# If you carry a weapon or substitute weapon (keys, pepper spray etc), know how to use it.
# Try and anticipate the feeling of shock in an attack against you.
Again, please be aware of how effective and pertinent your self-defence training is:
# If your class focuses on martial sports, remember real-life is not like a sparring event.
# If your class focuses on kick/punch and fitness, you should run from confrontations because punching bags do not hit back, unlike an assailant.
Also, make sure that the techniques used are suitable for females against males. Do you only practise with other females, or do you practise against males too?
Again, a reverse punch and jump spinning kick to the upper section looks good when done by a very competent black belt holder, but can it work successfully for you against an aggressive male threat? The moral here is to know your limitations, and take steps to overcome them.
Other points:
# Are you using ordinary locks or high security bolts and locks at home?
# Do you keep your home address hanging with your keys?
# Do you keep your ATM pin number with your card?
# Do you keep a dummy wallet of expired cards and some cash to “throw away”?
# Have you checked the entry and exit points of your home? Maybe nobody can get in, but can you get out in an emergency?
# Do you hold fire escape drills for your family?
# Are there working fire extinguishers or smoke detectors in the critical areas of your home?
# If you have lost your keys, do you change the locks?
Escape
If the threat has been neutralised, evacuate the area quickly. It’s OK to leave stuff behind because your life is more important.
There is absolutely NO need to stick around if you have already taken him down. Even if you are a man, you should get out of the crime scene immediately.
If avoidance is impractical or impossible, we need to react quickly and efficiently.
Try to react in a way that allows you an opportunity to escape. For instance, if a perpetrator asks you for your wallet, take it out (preferably a dummy or “sacrifice” one), show it to him and then throw it away from your person. This will give you an opportunity to escape. Be creative.
You may also consider a first strike option if it is justified (must we wait for an attack we know is coming?). It must be understood that this is a last resort. A majority of robbery cases end without major harm if we give up our valuables.
To be able to physically overcome an attacker, you need to have good self-defence, or better yet, close-quarter combat, skills, including weapons training.
When learning tactical defensive skills, please remember some golden rules:
Starpic by AZLINA ABDULLAH
# Most women are physically weaker than men.
# The longer the fight, the higher the aggressor’s chances of defeating you, especially if it is a man.
# A perpetrator has no compassion for you, so do not have any for him.
# The longer and harder you train in self-defence, the better your chances of survival.
# If you carry a weapon or substitute weapon (keys, pepper spray etc), know how to use it.
# Try and anticipate the feeling of shock in an attack against you.
Again, please be aware of how effective and pertinent your self-defence training is:
# If your class focuses on martial sports, remember real-life is not like a sparring event.
# If your class focuses on kick/punch and fitness, you should run from confrontations because punching bags do not hit back, unlike an assailant.
Also, make sure that the techniques used are suitable for females against males. Do you only practise with other females, or do you practise against males too?
Again, a reverse punch and jump spinning kick to the upper section looks good when done by a very competent black belt holder, but can it work successfully for you against an aggressive male threat? The moral here is to know your limitations, and take steps to overcome them.
Other points:
# Are you using ordinary locks or high security bolts and locks at home?
# Do you keep your home address hanging with your keys?
# Do you keep your ATM pin number with your card?
# Do you keep a dummy wallet of expired cards and some cash to “throw away”?
# Have you checked the entry and exit points of your home? Maybe nobody can get in, but can you get out in an emergency?
# Do you hold fire escape drills for your family?
# Are there working fire extinguishers or smoke detectors in the critical areas of your home?
# If you have lost your keys, do you change the locks?
Escape
If the threat has been neutralised, evacuate the area quickly. It’s OK to leave stuff behind because your life is more important.
There is absolutely NO need to stick around if you have already taken him down. Even if you are a man, you should get out of the crime scene immediately.
Surveillance & evasion
WITH the continuing wave of violent crimes against women in mind, I would like to share some thoughts on combating these despicable acts. The focus is on getting women to avoid violence.
Survival depends on two basic ideals: minimising the threat and maximising your options.
For a crime to be committed 1) the perpetrator must have intent, 2) he must have the capability and 3) there must be opportunity.
Effective surveillance means not doing this: looking for your car keys or using the phone while in the car park. You would be too distracted to notice any threat. — Starpic by AZLINA ABDULLAH
We have no control over the first two; we can only strive to minimise the chances of being attacked. Crime prevention begins before and not during the attack. Basically, you should avoid putting yourself in a compromising situation.
Here are some examples:
# Before driving off on an errand, or returning home late, do you already have the route mapped out in your head? This is important because if you’re lost, you’re vulnerable.
# Do you regularly check that your transport is in good order? Being stuck on a deserted road at night because you’ve run out of petrol or your battery has gone dead is not forward thinking.
# Before leaving on a long trip, do you charge your mobile phone, inform friends of your route and your ETA (estimated time of arrival), etc? Are you registered with a reputable automobile association like AAM?
# Do you scan your immediate vicinity before pulling out?
# Do you routinely check your mirrors to see if you are being followed, especially late at night?
Always think ahead and be prepared.
The strategic phases of defensive preparation can be summarised as SERE or Survival, Evasion, Rescue and Escape. We’ll talk about the first two this week.
Surveillance
Always be aware of your environment — who or what may constitute a threat, if there are potential weapons you can use, their proximity, escape routes, etc. For many of us, this is the most crucial phase. A danger avoided is a danger overcome.
Here are questions you need to constantly ask yourself:
Is your car parked in a dark spot?
# Is there a suspicious person nearby, loitering around or sitting in a car, or worse, van?
# Are you being followed?
# Is the area deserted?
# Are you walking directly to your car, thus potentially revealing your intended destination to all?
# Are there surveillance cameras around, and are you in plain view of them?
# Has your car alarm been triggered?
# Is your car alarm working? Does it have a panic or alert button close at hand?
# Do you have mace or a pepper spray? Is it in your hand? Do you know how to unlock, aim and operate it within two seconds?
# Have you asked any of your friends to follow you to the car?
# If no friends or family are present, do you ask for a security officer to escort you?
# Are you fumbling with or searching your handbag at the car park, or chatting away or messaging on your mobile, oblivious to your surroundings?
# Where are the exit points of the car park? Which do you use? Which is the best exit if you need to escape on foot?
Always be on your toes. For example, if at a party alone, do you leave your drink unattended, allowing someone to tamper with it?
If you’re going jogging, do you ascertain that it is in a safe area? Do you carry a short stick, handphone and mace with you?
In short, always consider likely threats and your options.
# Walking away from your car if there is a suspicious character loitering nearby, or in another car.
# Apologising to an offended party due to a spilt drink or clumsy elbow at a party so as not to cause a fight.
# Requesting for assistance from a security or law enforcement officer if you feel threatened.
# Driving off to a police station after being nudged or hit by another vehicle instead of getting down to view the damage. This is very important. If you need to talk, wind down your window a little, but be ready to drive off at anytime.
It must be stressed that in most situations, it’s better to break contact than to stay.
Don’t be a hero and don’t be casual. If you feel that you might “freeze” and panic, try to 1) visualise various situations and how to react effectively, 2) attend related workshops and practise evasion scenarios either alone or with friends and 3) take self-defence classes.
A few other examples of threat evasion:
# Keep your car doors locked while driving.
# Don’t get into a car and fumble around; immediately lock the doors, scan the area and drive off.
# Avoid high-risk areas at night.
# Alter your travel routes whenever possible.
# After withdrawing money from the bank, proceed immediately to a safe location. Don’t go off for a cup of tea and leave the cash in the car.
# Change your locks if your keys are stolen.
# Clutch your bag tightly; don’t let it swing loosely.
# Walk against traffic (so you can see approaching vehicles) and hold your bag on the inside.
# Steer away from suspicious vehicles.
# Though it might seem rude, do not assist with directions or enquiries from a vehicle that has suddenly pulled up beside you. Let the driver ask a man or group of people.
The moral here is: better to run away and live another day.
Survival depends on two basic ideals: minimising the threat and maximising your options.
For a crime to be committed 1) the perpetrator must have intent, 2) he must have the capability and 3) there must be opportunity.
Effective surveillance means not doing this: looking for your car keys or using the phone while in the car park. You would be too distracted to notice any threat. — Starpic by AZLINA ABDULLAH
We have no control over the first two; we can only strive to minimise the chances of being attacked. Crime prevention begins before and not during the attack. Basically, you should avoid putting yourself in a compromising situation.
Here are some examples:
# Before driving off on an errand, or returning home late, do you already have the route mapped out in your head? This is important because if you’re lost, you’re vulnerable.
# Do you regularly check that your transport is in good order? Being stuck on a deserted road at night because you’ve run out of petrol or your battery has gone dead is not forward thinking.
# Before leaving on a long trip, do you charge your mobile phone, inform friends of your route and your ETA (estimated time of arrival), etc? Are you registered with a reputable automobile association like AAM?
# Do you scan your immediate vicinity before pulling out?
# Do you routinely check your mirrors to see if you are being followed, especially late at night?
Always think ahead and be prepared.
The strategic phases of defensive preparation can be summarised as SERE or Survival, Evasion, Rescue and Escape. We’ll talk about the first two this week.
Surveillance
Always be aware of your environment — who or what may constitute a threat, if there are potential weapons you can use, their proximity, escape routes, etc. For many of us, this is the most crucial phase. A danger avoided is a danger overcome.
Here are questions you need to constantly ask yourself:
Is your car parked in a dark spot?
# Is there a suspicious person nearby, loitering around or sitting in a car, or worse, van?
# Are you being followed?
# Is the area deserted?
# Are you walking directly to your car, thus potentially revealing your intended destination to all?
# Are there surveillance cameras around, and are you in plain view of them?
# Has your car alarm been triggered?
# Is your car alarm working? Does it have a panic or alert button close at hand?
# Do you have mace or a pepper spray? Is it in your hand? Do you know how to unlock, aim and operate it within two seconds?
# Have you asked any of your friends to follow you to the car?
# If no friends or family are present, do you ask for a security officer to escort you?
# Are you fumbling with or searching your handbag at the car park, or chatting away or messaging on your mobile, oblivious to your surroundings?
# Where are the exit points of the car park? Which do you use? Which is the best exit if you need to escape on foot?
Always be on your toes. For example, if at a party alone, do you leave your drink unattended, allowing someone to tamper with it?
If you’re going jogging, do you ascertain that it is in a safe area? Do you carry a short stick, handphone and mace with you?
In short, always consider likely threats and your options.
# Walking away from your car if there is a suspicious character loitering nearby, or in another car.
# Apologising to an offended party due to a spilt drink or clumsy elbow at a party so as not to cause a fight.
# Requesting for assistance from a security or law enforcement officer if you feel threatened.
# Driving off to a police station after being nudged or hit by another vehicle instead of getting down to view the damage. This is very important. If you need to talk, wind down your window a little, but be ready to drive off at anytime.
It must be stressed that in most situations, it’s better to break contact than to stay.
Don’t be a hero and don’t be casual. If you feel that you might “freeze” and panic, try to 1) visualise various situations and how to react effectively, 2) attend related workshops and practise evasion scenarios either alone or with friends and 3) take self-defence classes.
A few other examples of threat evasion:
# Keep your car doors locked while driving.
# Don’t get into a car and fumble around; immediately lock the doors, scan the area and drive off.
# Avoid high-risk areas at night.
# Alter your travel routes whenever possible.
# After withdrawing money from the bank, proceed immediately to a safe location. Don’t go off for a cup of tea and leave the cash in the car.
# Change your locks if your keys are stolen.
# Clutch your bag tightly; don’t let it swing loosely.
# Walk against traffic (so you can see approaching vehicles) and hold your bag on the inside.
# Steer away from suspicious vehicles.
# Though it might seem rude, do not assist with directions or enquiries from a vehicle that has suddenly pulled up beside you. Let the driver ask a man or group of people.
The moral here is: better to run away and live another day.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Fantastic Personal Security Idea
A Simple and Easy Task for our Safety. (tips from Bukit Aman)
Next time you come home for the night and before you put your keys
away,
think of this :
It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and
requires
no installation.
Start keeping your car keys next to your bed on the night stand before
you
go to rest.
If you think someone is trying to get into your house, or if
you hear a noise outside your house, just press the alarm button
On the remote controller of your car.
Test it! It should be triggered on almost when you press in
everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your
battery runs down or until you reset it.
If your car alarm is activated when someone is trying to break in your
house, odds are the burglar or rapist won't stick around.....after a
few
seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who
is
out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that.
Try yours to make sure it works before you rely on it. Just
know that you must press the alarm button again to turn it off.
And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car at the
carpark
in the evening or while you are alone. The alarm can work the same way
there.....
This is something that should really be shared with everyone.
Maybe it could save a life or from a sex abuse.
So put those car keys & remote controller on the night table now!
Or if you're at work, forward this message to your home so that you
will
remember to do this tonight when you get home. Let the rest of the
family
know about this too.
And then, forward this to everyone you know.*
Next time you come home for the night and before you put your keys
away,
think of this :
It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and
requires
no installation.
Start keeping your car keys next to your bed on the night stand before
you
go to rest.
If you think someone is trying to get into your house, or if
you hear a noise outside your house, just press the alarm button
On the remote controller of your car.
Test it! It should be triggered on almost when you press in
everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your
battery runs down or until you reset it.
If your car alarm is activated when someone is trying to break in your
house, odds are the burglar or rapist won't stick around.....after a
few
seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who
is
out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that.
Try yours to make sure it works before you rely on it. Just
know that you must press the alarm button again to turn it off.
And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car at the
carpark
in the evening or while you are alone. The alarm can work the same way
there.....
This is something that should really be shared with everyone.
Maybe it could save a life or from a sex abuse.
So put those car keys & remote controller on the night table now!
Or if you're at work, forward this message to your home so that you
will
remember to do this tonight when you get home. Let the rest of the
family
know about this too.
And then, forward this to everyone you know.*
Nurin Jazlin among 17 children still on police list of missing persons
PETALING JAYA: As the anguish continues for Nurin Jazlin’s parents Jazimin Abdul Jalil and Norazian Bistaman, there are at least 16 other parents out there anxiously awaiting news of their missing children.
Nurin is among the 17 children under the age of nine – 10 boys and seven girls – on the police’s list of missing persons.
These children seem to have “vanished” between January and July this year, and have yet to be found. Some left their homes, and like Nurin, never returned. Others were lured away by friends.
They are among the 34 cases (under nine years old) reported to the police until July. Sixteen of the cases involve boys and 18 others are girls. Police have so far found six boys and 11 girls.
“There were other reasons as well, such as the children running away because they were not interested in studying anymore and wanted freedom.
“Many also cited being scolded by their parents and they felt their parents did not understand them, or they felt their parents did not care for them,” said CID director Commissioner Datuk Christopher Wan Soo Kee.
“But the main reason for the missing children was family dispute. Ten cases involved one parent taking away the child without informing the other after the couple divorced,” he said.
Wanita MCA chief Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen said society must accept that times have changed.
“We must re-look the value of trust. Urbanisation and progress bring development but also complicate society. We have all kinds of strangers around us and our children.
“The onus is on us, as parents, not to allow our children go out by themselves, even if it is to the grocery store. It is unfortunate, but we must also teach our children not to help strangers because the young ones are too innocent to differentiate between a ruse and a genuine cry for help,” said Dr Ng.
The Deputy Finance Minister said as harsh as it sounded, parents must also teach their children not to be trusting of strangers, teachers and even relatives.
“It has been proven that children have been terribly hurt by those closest to them. The bad person is not confined to the stranger on the street,” said Dr Ng.
She urged society to be caring enough to look out for all children.
“If you happen to come across a child in need, or one looking terrified as she is being held tightly by an adult, do not turn a blind eye, ask the child if he needs your help,” said Dr Ng.
Child psychologist and Suhakam commissioner Dr Chiam Heng Keng said adults could not expect children to have the ability to fend for themselves, or differentiate a “good” person from a “bad” one.
“Children below 10 are not mature enough to think rationally. In many advanced countries, the law forbids these children to be left alone at home or venture out on their own,” she said.
Nurin is among the 17 children under the age of nine – 10 boys and seven girls – on the police’s list of missing persons.
These children seem to have “vanished” between January and July this year, and have yet to be found. Some left their homes, and like Nurin, never returned. Others were lured away by friends.
They are among the 34 cases (under nine years old) reported to the police until July. Sixteen of the cases involve boys and 18 others are girls. Police have so far found six boys and 11 girls.
“There were other reasons as well, such as the children running away because they were not interested in studying anymore and wanted freedom.
“Many also cited being scolded by their parents and they felt their parents did not understand them, or they felt their parents did not care for them,” said CID director Commissioner Datuk Christopher Wan Soo Kee.
“But the main reason for the missing children was family dispute. Ten cases involved one parent taking away the child without informing the other after the couple divorced,” he said.
Wanita MCA chief Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen said society must accept that times have changed.
“We must re-look the value of trust. Urbanisation and progress bring development but also complicate society. We have all kinds of strangers around us and our children.
“The onus is on us, as parents, not to allow our children go out by themselves, even if it is to the grocery store. It is unfortunate, but we must also teach our children not to help strangers because the young ones are too innocent to differentiate between a ruse and a genuine cry for help,” said Dr Ng.
The Deputy Finance Minister said as harsh as it sounded, parents must also teach their children not to be trusting of strangers, teachers and even relatives.
“It has been proven that children have been terribly hurt by those closest to them. The bad person is not confined to the stranger on the street,” said Dr Ng.
She urged society to be caring enough to look out for all children.
“If you happen to come across a child in need, or one looking terrified as she is being held tightly by an adult, do not turn a blind eye, ask the child if he needs your help,” said Dr Ng.
Child psychologist and Suhakam commissioner Dr Chiam Heng Keng said adults could not expect children to have the ability to fend for themselves, or differentiate a “good” person from a “bad” one.
“Children below 10 are not mature enough to think rationally. In many advanced countries, the law forbids these children to be left alone at home or venture out on their own,” she said.
Recent News on the recent gruesome murder
Video footage holds key to girl’s murder
By RASHITHA A. HAMID
Do you know her?: ACP Arjunaidi showing a picture of the naked girl whose body was found in a sports bag.
PETALING JAYA: A video footage of a motorist leaving a sports bag at the staircase of a shop here holds the key to solving the case of a little girl whose naked body was found at the site.
It is learnt that police are viewing the recording captured by closed circuit television (CCTV) and are hoping to obtain crucial information that can lead them to the arrest of the sadist who murdered the yet-to-be identified girl.
Also recorded were images of a woman loitering around the area and getting into a car.
Sources said police had several other leads but are tight-lipped to ensure that investigations into the much-publicised murder are not jeopardised.
It is learnt that several strands of hairs, not belonging to the girl, were also found on her.
A huge banner, measuring 13m by 4m, hangs over the Sunway toll plaza of the LDP highway in Subang Jaya urging motorists to keep a lookout for Nurin Jazlin Jazimin. The banner is sponsored by Takaful Ikhlas with highway operator Litrak providing the space. More than 20,000 leaflets were also distributed to motorists at all Litrak and Sprint toll plazas. — ABDUL RAHMAN SENIN
Selangor CID chief Senior Asst Comm (II) Mazlan Mansor, when contacted, confirmed that police have some leads but declined to elaborate.
However, police are stumped as to why no one has come forward to identify the body or report about their missing daughter.
Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Arjunaidi Mohd said the post-mortem conducted on the girl revealed the cause of death as a ruptured intestine and massive bleeding.
“However, no seminal stains were found in the girl’s private parts, besides the cucumber and brinjal,” he said.
On Monday, the naked body of the girl, believed to be between six and nine years old, was found stuffed into a sports bag and left at the staircase of a shoplot in PJS1/48 Petaling Utama.
There were bruises on her neck, suggesting that she may have been strangled, and her hands.
Police also took DNA samples from the parents of Nurin Jazlin Jazimin, an eight-year-old girl who has been reported missing since Aug 22 after she went to a pasar malam near her house in Wangsa Maju on her own.
Nurin’s parents were called to view the body of the girl on Monday and had said it was not their daughter.
ACP Arjunaidi said police also contacted all district police stations to check on their missing-girl reports.
The body-in-the-bag girl weighed about 18kg and was about 150cm in height. Police also found a birthmark on her left thigh.
A supervisor with a book distributing company found the black-and-blue bag at 8.30am at the staircase of her office. She thought the bag belonged to her employer who had just returned from Singapore.
Her boss, who came into the office later, was horrified when he opened the bag and saw a pair of legs.
Police are appealing to those with missing daughters to call the district police headquarters here at 03-7966 2222.
Meanwhile, MCA Public Complaints and Services Department head Datuk Michael Chong said a RM20,000 reward would be given to those who could provide information leading to the arrest of the girl’s killer.
He said RM10,000 was from the MCA and the remaining RM10,000 from a Datuk who did not want to be identified.
DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said the public, including children, had the right to live, work, study and play in a safe and secure environment.
He said DAP hoped the police would solve the case soon.
By RASHITHA A. HAMID
Do you know her?: ACP Arjunaidi showing a picture of the naked girl whose body was found in a sports bag.
PETALING JAYA: A video footage of a motorist leaving a sports bag at the staircase of a shop here holds the key to solving the case of a little girl whose naked body was found at the site.
It is learnt that police are viewing the recording captured by closed circuit television (CCTV) and are hoping to obtain crucial information that can lead them to the arrest of the sadist who murdered the yet-to-be identified girl.
Also recorded were images of a woman loitering around the area and getting into a car.
Sources said police had several other leads but are tight-lipped to ensure that investigations into the much-publicised murder are not jeopardised.
It is learnt that several strands of hairs, not belonging to the girl, were also found on her.
A huge banner, measuring 13m by 4m, hangs over the Sunway toll plaza of the LDP highway in Subang Jaya urging motorists to keep a lookout for Nurin Jazlin Jazimin. The banner is sponsored by Takaful Ikhlas with highway operator Litrak providing the space. More than 20,000 leaflets were also distributed to motorists at all Litrak and Sprint toll plazas. — ABDUL RAHMAN SENIN
Selangor CID chief Senior Asst Comm (II) Mazlan Mansor, when contacted, confirmed that police have some leads but declined to elaborate.
However, police are stumped as to why no one has come forward to identify the body or report about their missing daughter.
Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Arjunaidi Mohd said the post-mortem conducted on the girl revealed the cause of death as a ruptured intestine and massive bleeding.
“However, no seminal stains were found in the girl’s private parts, besides the cucumber and brinjal,” he said.
On Monday, the naked body of the girl, believed to be between six and nine years old, was found stuffed into a sports bag and left at the staircase of a shoplot in PJS1/48 Petaling Utama.
There were bruises on her neck, suggesting that she may have been strangled, and her hands.
Police also took DNA samples from the parents of Nurin Jazlin Jazimin, an eight-year-old girl who has been reported missing since Aug 22 after she went to a pasar malam near her house in Wangsa Maju on her own.
Nurin’s parents were called to view the body of the girl on Monday and had said it was not their daughter.
ACP Arjunaidi said police also contacted all district police stations to check on their missing-girl reports.
The body-in-the-bag girl weighed about 18kg and was about 150cm in height. Police also found a birthmark on her left thigh.
A supervisor with a book distributing company found the black-and-blue bag at 8.30am at the staircase of her office. She thought the bag belonged to her employer who had just returned from Singapore.
Her boss, who came into the office later, was horrified when he opened the bag and saw a pair of legs.
Police are appealing to those with missing daughters to call the district police headquarters here at 03-7966 2222.
Meanwhile, MCA Public Complaints and Services Department head Datuk Michael Chong said a RM20,000 reward would be given to those who could provide information leading to the arrest of the girl’s killer.
He said RM10,000 was from the MCA and the remaining RM10,000 from a Datuk who did not want to be identified.
DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said the public, including children, had the right to live, work, study and play in a safe and secure environment.
He said DAP hoped the police would solve the case soon.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Child found sexually assaulted and killed
By RASHITHA A. HAMID
rashitha@thestar.com.my
PETALING JAYA: She was just a little girl. But that did not stop some sick monster from killing her after sexually assaulting her.
Her naked body was stuffed into a sports bag and left at the staircase of a shop lot in PJS1/48 Petaling Utama yesterday.
There were bruises on her neck, suggesting that she may have been strangled. There were also bruises on her hands.
The girl, said to be between six and nine, was initially feared to be eight-year-old Nurin Jazlin Jazimin who has been reported missing. But Nurin Jazlin’s parents, who rushed to the Hospital Kuala Lumpur mortuary, said it was not their daughter.
A supervisor with a book distributing company Cheng Yan Fang, 32, found the black-and-blue sports bag at 8.30am outside the premises. She thought the bag belonged to her employer who had just returned from Singapore.
Jack Yeoh Huat Lip, 51, the general manager of the company came in 30 minutes later and said the bag was not his.
When he opened it, he was horrified to see a pair of legs. He immediately called the police.
Gruesome find: The bag (inset) in which the body was found was just outside the premises of a book distributing company in Petaling Jaya.
“Saturday was a half day and the office was closed yesterday,” Yeoh said, adding that the supervisor who left the office at 1pm on Saturday did not see anything near the staircase then.
Petaling Jaya police chief Asst Comm Arjunaidi Mohd confirmed a post mortem report that the killer had placed a cucumber and a brinjal in the girl’s private parts.
“She must have endured so much pain before she died,” he said.
Police believe the girl, whose identity has not been ascertained, had been dead for more than six hours before her body was found.
Police are appealing to those with missing daughters to call the district police headquarters here at 03-79562222. No arrest has been made yet.
rashitha@thestar.com.my
PETALING JAYA: She was just a little girl. But that did not stop some sick monster from killing her after sexually assaulting her.
Her naked body was stuffed into a sports bag and left at the staircase of a shop lot in PJS1/48 Petaling Utama yesterday.
There were bruises on her neck, suggesting that she may have been strangled. There were also bruises on her hands.
The girl, said to be between six and nine, was initially feared to be eight-year-old Nurin Jazlin Jazimin who has been reported missing. But Nurin Jazlin’s parents, who rushed to the Hospital Kuala Lumpur mortuary, said it was not their daughter.
A supervisor with a book distributing company Cheng Yan Fang, 32, found the black-and-blue sports bag at 8.30am outside the premises. She thought the bag belonged to her employer who had just returned from Singapore.
Jack Yeoh Huat Lip, 51, the general manager of the company came in 30 minutes later and said the bag was not his.
When he opened it, he was horrified to see a pair of legs. He immediately called the police.
Gruesome find: The bag (inset) in which the body was found was just outside the premises of a book distributing company in Petaling Jaya.
“Saturday was a half day and the office was closed yesterday,” Yeoh said, adding that the supervisor who left the office at 1pm on Saturday did not see anything near the staircase then.
Petaling Jaya police chief Asst Comm Arjunaidi Mohd confirmed a post mortem report that the killer had placed a cucumber and a brinjal in the girl’s private parts.
“She must have endured so much pain before she died,” he said.
Police believe the girl, whose identity has not been ascertained, had been dead for more than six hours before her body was found.
Police are appealing to those with missing daughters to call the district police headquarters here at 03-79562222. No arrest has been made yet.
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