“Check the background of babysitters”

As Malaysia reels from shock over 9-month-old baby Zara who died on Friday, due to sexual and physical abuse, the grief-stricken mother, Noraihan Ab Aziz, has advised parents to check the background of babysitters before hiring them.

“Parents who intend to send their children to babysitters should check their family backgrounds first, including the background of the husband. Before sending your child to them, ask their neighbours to find out if the babysitter is trustworthy. I do not want what happend to my child to happen to other children. It is too painful to bear when someone…