Pontian police chief Shofee Tayib said a medical officer lodged a report at 9.15am yesterday when the boy was brought to Pontian Hospital for treatment.

The baby was reportedly taken to a private clinic in Pontian before that and fell unconscious on the way to the hospital.

“The baby was then referred to Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) in Johor Bahru, where paediatric specialists identified a brain haemorrhage, oxygen deficiency and injuries, including bruising around the eyes, all suspected to be from abuse,” Shofee said in a statement.

He said the baby is in an induced coma due to respiratory issues.

“Following this, the baby’s 26-year-old mother was arrested at HSA, while her 24-year-old boyfriend surrendered at the Pontian police headquarters yesterday,” he said.

He said the couple, from Taman Nilam, are both unemployed. They have been remanded until next Wednesday.

The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(A) of the Child Act 2001 for child abuse, which carries a penalty of imprisonment for up to 20 years, a fine of up to RM50,000, or both, upon conviction.