Malaysia PM calls for probe into syringe attack on ex-minister's son

14/8/2025 18:23

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that he has ordered authorities to conduct a swift and thorough investigation into an attack on a former minister's son that took place a day earlier.

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Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli, who resigned from Anwar's cabinet in May, said in a social media post that his 12-year-old son was dragged away and stabbed with a syringe by an unknown assailant while leaving a shopping mall on Wednesday.



Anwar said he told the home minister and top police chief to ensure a transparent probe into the "very alarming" incident was conducted.



"I guarantee the home minister and inspector-general of police said they will act immediately, swiftly, and transparently," he told parliament on Thursday.



Rafizi has been critical of Anwar and the government since his resignation as economy minister, which came after he lost his position as deputy president in the premier's political party.



Last month, Rafizi called for a royal commission of inquiry to probe alleged political interference in the judiciary, among other concerns.