Crime & Safety news in Setiu

3 stories within reach of Setiu, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. RM359,122 compensation for boy injured due to negligent circumcision procedure

   40 minutes ago Berita Harian Kuala Nerus, Terengganu 40 km

   A Malaysian court ordered a private clinic in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, to pay RM359,122.90 in damages to a boy who suffered serious injuries due to negligent circumcision procedure. The court found the clinic negligent, causing the boy to lose most of his penile skin and require skin graft surgery. The judge ruled that the clinic failed to provide a reasonable explanation for the injuries.

2. Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

   2 hours ago Malay Mail Kuala Nerus, Terengganu 40 km

   A Terengganu court awarded RM359,122.90 to a boy who suffered permanent scarring and skin loss from a botched circumcision at a private clinic in 2023. The court found the clinic negligent and dismissed its defamation suit against the boy's mother.

3. Boy awarded RM359,122 for botched circumcision at Terengganu clinic

   3 hours ago New Straits Times Kuala Nerus, Terengganu 40 km

   A Malaysian court awarded RM359,122.90 in damages to a boy who suffered severe injuries from a botched circumcision at a private clinic in Terengganu. The court found the clinic negligent, citing lack of expert evidence to explain the complications. The boy required additional surgery and will live with permanent scarring.