The woman was charged with abusing the child in a manner likely to cause physical injury at a Wangsa Maju condominium unit between 9pm and 9.30pm on Nov 9, 2022.

The charge, framed under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, provides a maximum jail term of 20 years, a fine of up to RM50,000, or both, upon conviction.

Judge Nu’aman Mahmud Zuhudi allowed the woman bail of RM6,000 with one surety. She was ordered to report herself to a police station once a month and surrender her passport to the court.

Representing the accused, lawyer Ahmad Shamil Azad Abdul Hamid asked the court to set a lower bail amount as his client was two months pregnant and had given her full cooperation to the police in carrying out their investigation.

The court set May 2 for mention.

Deputy public prosecutor Siti Nursyuhada Abd Rauf prosecuted.