The remand order was issued today by Ayer Keroh sessions court judge Haderiah Siri.

The remand, which runs until May 13, is to facilitate investigations under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.

The couple, both 22 years old and unemployed, were arrested by a police team at about 6.30pm yesterday at the paediatric intensive care unit of Melaka Hospital.

Their arrest followed a report lodged by a medical specialist at the hospital, who found both recent and older injuries to the victim’s head during an examination.

Melaka police chief Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the injuries were believed to be the result of abuse.

The baby was initially taken to Alor Gajah Hospital after the mother claimed he was suffering from seizures. He was then referred to Melaka Hospital.