Video footage of the rescue later circulated on social media, showing staff removing the crying newborn and carrying him to safety. The infant was taken to Penang Hospital for medical treatment and was reported to be in generally good condition.

Southwest District police chief Assistant Commissioner Anuwal Ab Wahab confirmed the discovery and said an investigation had been launched. Police reviewed closed-circuit television footage from the airport, which led them to a 23-year-old Malaysian woman. She was arrested at Bukit Jambul Complex, a shopping mall near the airport. Further inquiries resulted in the detention of a 22-year-old Myanmar national who works as a security guard and was found without valid travel documents.

Both individuals are being investigated under Section 317 of Malaysia’s Penal Code, which addresses the abandonment of a child under the age of 12 by a parent or person having care of the child. Authorities said further investigations are ongoing to determine the exact involvement of those detained and their connection to the incident. A forensic team examined the toilet and collected samples for analysis by the Chemistry Department.

Baby abandonment remains a recurring concern in Malaysia. Officials have previously reported multiple cases in recent years, often linked to social pressures, economic hardship or the stigma surrounding unplanned pregnancies. Support services and anonymous safe surrender options exist in some locations, though awareness and access vary. 

The baby remains under medical care while police continue their inquiry. Authorities have urged anyone with additional information to come forward.