KUALA KRAI, April 22 -- A 10-year-old boy was allegedly abused by his aunt and uncle in Kampung Sungai Mas, Machang, after being separated from his four siblings.

Kelantan Social Welfare Department (JKM) director Che Samsuzuki Che Noh confirmed the case.

He said the boy is physically stable and appeared cheerful while receiving treatment at Sultan Ismail Petra Hospital (HSIP) here, but has become withdrawn due to trauma.

"JKM counsellors will carry out appropriate interventions to assist the child in overcoming his trauma.

"We are also planning to place him in a safe shelter in Terengganu and are currently in the process of tracing his next of kin," he told reporters yesterday.

The case was uncovered after the boy, the third of five ...