Chia Muy Hoong was charged in the sessions court here today with ill-treating the baby, resulting in injuries to the back of his head.

She was alleged to have committed the offence at a house in Taman Intan Jaya, Mersing, between Dec 6, 2024, and Jan 12 this year.

The charge, framed under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, provides a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment of not more than 20 years, or both, and is subject to a good behaviour bond and community service, upon conviction.

Deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Khairuddin Khalid requested bail of RM20,000 with one surety and for Chia to report to the nearest police station and not to intimidate witnesses.

Lawyer Law Siew Tin requested a low bail as Chia, who had been working as a nanny for 20 years, had to support a disabled husband.

Judge Hayda Faridzal Abu Hasan set bail at RM5,000 with one surety and ordered Chia to report to the Mersing police station once a month.

She also set Feb 24 for mention.

Last Thursday, it was reported that a baby boy died after receiving treatment for two days at the Sultan Ismail Hospital in Johor Bahru due to injuries, including bleeding in the head.