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HRH, Crown Prince of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Johor (TMJ)
Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and wife Che’ Puan Khaleeda Bustamam have
expressed grief over the death of abused 9-month-old baby.
The victim, Nur Muarzara
Ulfa Muhammad Zainal Zara, died on Friday, after being subjected to
physical and sexual abuse by her babysitter’s husband. The babysitter
and her 36-year-old drug user husband has sinvce been arrested and
remanded to facilitate investigation into Zara’s death.
“Reading the news of an 9-month-old baby who died due to
alleged rape, sodomy and abuse, is heartbreaking and emotionally
disturbing. My wife YM (Yang Mulia) Che’ Puan Khaleeda and I are deeply
concerned with the welfare and wellbeing of children of all ages because
we are also parents,” he said.
Following this, Tunku Ismail said he and wife were
compelled to be part of ‘Tindak Demi Anak Kita’ (TinDAK) campaign to
support and improve public awareness on sexual abuse against children.
“Sexual abuse against children is not something that we
could be taken lightly. It is a serious matter that must be addressed
because it is unacceptable by all, including religion,” he said.
Tunku Ismail said his family also expressed concern over the incident.
“My mother, (Raja Permaisuri Johor) Raja Zarith Sofiah
Sultan Idris Shah and sister Tunku Tun Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah
Sultan Ibrahim, have previously expressed their concern and would pursue
campaigns such as this.
“It is hoped that such effort would bring awareness on matters such as this,” he said.

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