KOTA KINABALU: The body of a newborn baby was found floating in waters near Kampung Tanjung Aru Lama here on Saturday.
Deputy City Police Chief Supt Kalsom Idiris said an individual reported the 6.30pm discovery to police upon crossing a wooden bridge.
“The complainant was greeted by a 9-year-old boy who asked if a floating object he saw was a doll or a baby.
“Upon closer inspection, they found it to be the body of a newborn baby. The complainant with the help of nearby residents then contacted police,” she said.
Kalsom said they suspect the baby was thrown into the sea right after birthing.
"The public who have information related to this case are urged to contact Insp Hatikah Ahmad @ Abd Ghani at 016-8337243," she said in a statement today.
The baby was sent to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for a post-mortem while the case is investigated under Section 318 of the Penal Code.
