A baby boy, believed to be a newborn, was found in a surau in Taman Keramat, Kuala Lumpur last night.

Ampang Jaya police chief Hamzah Alias, in a statement today, said the baby, who was placed in a box together with disposable diapers and baby formula, was found at 8.50pm yesterday.

The baby was examined by a hospital medical team and confirmed to be healthy, he said.

Hamzah added that the baby was sent to Ampang Hospital for further treatment.

He urged those with information on the baby to contact the nearest police station.

- Bernama