KUALA LUMPUR: The father of a 10-year-old boy who was found dead at a school in Senawang, Negri Sembilan last month, has revealed that a message discovered in his late son’s book contained disturbing words wishing for the child’s death.
Muhammad Hafizuddin Abdullah, 40, said the note, written among various other entries in a book, appeared to be directed specifically at his son.
“The night before the incident, my son told his eldest sister that someone wanted him dead. His sister later relayed this information during the investigation.
“I want you (the victim) to die tomorrow, but I do not know whether you will go to heaven or hell. That was one of the notes written in the conversation book that was handed to me,” he said during a press conference with his lawyer today.
He added that he was puzzled by the outcome of the investigation, which he was told had been completed, as he had not received any updates since last speaking to the investigating officer on Oct 5.
“I just want to know what really happened to my son. Until now, no one has clearly explained the cause of his death.
“I have accepted his passing, but there are still many unanswered questions as no one has provided any evidence or clarification to us as his family,” he said.
Muhammad Hafizuddin said the family had been under emotional strain, worsened by allegations that they had concealed the boy’s status as a person with disabilities.
“I raised my son for 10 years and never once received any medical report diagnosing him as autistic.
“When he was four, I took him for a check-up due to delayed speech, but the specialist did not diagnose him as autistic.
“There was no medical report stating that he required autism treatment or should be placed in a Special Education Integrated Programme class,” he said.
He added that his son attended a regular kindergarten at the ages of five and six, where he performed well.
“None of the teachers ever said he was slow or had learning difficulties. He studied as usual. If teachers scolded him for being naughty or not completing his work, that was normal for a child,” he said.
Muhammad Hafizuddin urged the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) to provide an update on the case, which has been ongoing for more than a month.
Meanwhile, the family’s lawyer, Muhammad Yazid Mohamad Salim, said that if the AGC fails to respond to the family’s request, further legal action will be considered.
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