By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Jan 23: The Sibu District Police have launched a full investigation into allegations of abuse and neglect following the circulation of a viral letter purportedly written by a 22-year-old woman shortly before her death.
The woman died at Sibu Hospital on Jan 18 after battling cancer.
The letter, addressed to her father and shared online by her younger sister, allegedly details years of physical and emotional abuse inflicted by family members, drawing widespread public attention and concern over domestic violence and family welfare issues.
Sibu District Police Chief ACP Zulkifli Suhaili confirmed that police received a report on Dec 9, 2025 from a local woman who alleged she had been abused by her own family since 2013.
“Based on the report received, an investigation paper has been opened and preliminary investigations, including recording statements from the complainant and relevant parties, are being carried out to ascertain the facts of the case,” he said in a statement.
Zulkifli added that the case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001, which carries a penalty of a fine of up to RM50,000, imprisonment of up to 20 years, or both, upon conviction.
He urged the public not to spread unverified information or engage in online speculation, warning that such actions could interfere with investigations and affect the sensitivity of cases involving children.
Zulkifli stressed that the investigation is being conducted thoroughly, transparently and professionally, in accordance with due process to ensure the truth is established.
The letter, reportedly written by the woman before her passing, also describes alleged neglect and mistreatment within her family, particularly while she was ill. Her sister shared the letter on social media to highlight the situation faced by the deceased and to draw public attention to the issue of family abuse.
The case gained widespread attention after the emotional letter went viral online, with netizens expressing grief and outrage over its contents, including appeals to the woman’s father and questions over why the alleged abuse was allowed to continue. — DayakDaily
