How did police discover the neglected boy sleeping in the corridor?

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Police Discovered Neglected Boy Following Viral Social Media Posts

Police rescued a 13-year-old boy who was allegedly left to sleep in the corridor outside his parents' flat in Pasir Gudang after photos of his situation were posted on a community Facebook page and went viral. The rescue operation was conducted by a team of police officers on Wednesday, July 10.
Viral Social Media Posts Led to Discovery

Photos depicting the teenage boy sleeping in the corridor were shared on the Taman Air Biru community Facebook page on Wednesday. These images subsequently gained significant traction online, becoming viral.
Police Intervention and Arrests

Following the discovery of the boy's plight, police intervened and rescued him. The boy, who appeared to have been neglected and shut out of the flat since Sunday, was found to have no injuries. His parents, aged 54 and 56, were arrested later that day.
Ongoing Investigation and Charges

Initial investigations revealed that the boy's father has a criminal record with two prior offences. Both parents tested negative for drugs. They have been remanded for five days and are being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 for ill-treatment, neglect, abandonment, or exposure of a child to physical or emotional hurt. The case is also being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

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