No foul play suspected in baby's death at home, coroner's inquiry hears

Two-month-old child showed no signs of neglect or abuse, says investigation officer

- Wong Shiying

A two-month-old baby girl, whose death in December 2022 led to the police charging her father, showed no signs of neglect or abuse, a coroner's inquiry into her death heard.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Tan Boon Kok told the court on Aug 27 that an autopsy did not ascertain the cause of death for Nur Misha Syaifa Mustaqim, but added that the police do not suspect foul play.

The child's father, Mustaqim Rosli, then 31, was charged in May 2023 with causing the baby's death by suffocating her with a pillow.

However, he was given a discharge not amounting to an acquittal following a pre-trial conference in November.

Taking the stand, DSP Tan said the child's parents had no reason to harm her, and that Nur Misha was well nourished when she died and her autopsy showed no signs of neglect or abuse.

The couple lived with the baby and their two older sons in a oneroom rental flat at Block 447A Bukit Batok West Avenue 9.

DSP Tan said the flat was adequately stocked with food and milk powder.