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Parents Arrested After Son's Death from Methadone Overdose

2/11/2026

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A 35-year-old woman and her husband were arrested in Malaysia after allegedly giving methadone to their three sons.
The eldest son, 11, died, while five- and nine-year-old brothers were in critical condition at Hospital Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin.
Police confirmed the arrests and said the case is under investigation according to the Child Act 2001.
The incident occurred on February 11, when the boys were brought to hospital about 7:50 AM.

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Story summary

A 35-year-old woman and her husband were arrested in Malaysia after allegedly giving methadone to their three sons.
The eldest son, 11, died, while five- and nine-year-old brothers were in critical condition at Hospital Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin.
Police confirmed the arrests and said the case is under investigation according to the Child Act 2001.
The incident occurred on February 11, when the boys were brought to hospital about 7:50 AM.