Congenital leukaemia which is characterised by proliferation and extrahaemopoietic infiltration of immature leucocyte precursor cells is a rare disorder encountered in the neonatal period. Although more than 100 cases of congenital leukaemia have been reported in the literature, the experience of most general paediatricians with this condition is very likely to be limited. Thus a patient presenting with congenital leukaemia admitted to Alor Star General Hospital is reported.