Witness Testifies About Mother’s Reaction After Son Goes Missing
In the trial of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin’s parents, the Sessions Court heard that Ismanira Abdul Manaf appeared "blank," emotionless, and unresponsive when police recorded her statement on the disappearance of her son at Blok R, Idaman Apartment, Damansara Damai.
Statement Recording
Insp Nina Syamimi Syamsuddin, 33, a former investigator with the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters (IPD), testified that she observed Ismanira’s reaction when they met at the apartment on December 5, 2023. "At the time, she seemed ‘blank’," Nina Syamimi said during her testimony.
Complainant’s Account
Nina Syamimi added that she had also asked the complainant to recount how Zayn Rayyan had gone missing. Ismanira explained that on the way home, Zayn Rayyan had refused to return, wanting to continue playing on the swing. She walked up the stairs with him behind her, but when she stopped hearing his footsteps, she turned around and discovered that he had gone missing.
Police Report and Investigation
Earlier, Nina Syamimi testified that she received the police report from the Sri Damansara Police Station at 5:51 pm on December 5, 2023, via a phone call from Cpl Nurul Khairina Mohammad Zuki. The witness explained that Nurul Khairina informed her that a 28-year-old woman, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, had reported that her six-year-old autistic son had gone missing at Blok R of the Idaman Apartment.
Search Operation
Nina Syamimi added that she instructed Ismanira to sign the Nur Alert form to issue a public notice. However, Ismanira informed her that she had already posted about her son’s disappearance on Facebook. On the same day, Nina Syamimi received a phone call at 7 pm from the head of Block R, who reported seeing someone resembling Zayn Rayyan in the block.
K9 Search
Meanwhile, former senior investigating officer of the Petaling Jaya IPD, ASP Nor Zaharuddin Sanip, 42, testified that on December 5, 2023, he instructed Nina Syamimi to contact the Civil Defence Force and the fire department, while he contacted the Bukit Aman K9 unit. The K9 unit, accompanied by two dogs, searched the bushes, stream, and the areas within a 700-metre radius of Block R. However, the witness explained that the K9 unit was unable to detect anything due to the rainy weather, scent contamination, and previous public access to the area.
Conclusion
The trial of Zaim Ikhwan and Ismanira, both aged 30, is ongoing. They pleaded not guilty to a charge of neglecting their six-year-old autistic son in a manner likely to cause physical harm. The offence allegedly occurred along PJU Damansara Damai between noon on December 5 and 9:55 pm on December 6, 2023.
FAQs
Q: What was Ismanira’s reaction when police recorded her statement on the disappearance of her son?
A: Ismanira appeared "blank," emotionless, and unresponsive.
Q: What did the K9 unit search for?
A: The K9 unit searched for Zayn Rayyan in the bushes, stream, and the areas within a 700-metre radius of Block R.
Q: Why was the K9 unit unable to detect anything?
A: The K9 unit was unable to detect anything due to the rainy weather, scent contamination, and previous public access to the area.