SINGAPORE — A woman who abused her four-year-old daughter for over a year until the child died, then helped burn her body, was sentenced to 19 years in jail today.

Foo Li Ping, 29, mistreated Megan Khung with her then-boyfriend, Wong Shi Xiang, 38, who ultimately delivered a fatal punch to the child.

According to Channel News Asia (CNA) Wong was sentenced to 30 years in prison and 17 strokes of the cane for his role in Megan’s death and various drug offences.

Both had pleaded guilty in February, and during today’s sentencing, they remained silent as the verdict was read.

Justice Hoo Sheau Peng described their actions as “heinous, deplorable and violent”, highlighting that Megan, as a young and vulnerable child, was entirely dependent on them.

The judge said Megan repeatedly begged for food, clothing, and to be allowed to leave the planter box where she was forced to sleep, but her pleas were ignored.

Instead, Foo mocked and taunted her daughter, while the couple recorded the child’s suffering, which the judge said displayed their “absolute depravity”.

During their earlier hearing, CNA reported disturbing videos of the abuse were played in court, with the public warned about their graphic nature.