E-hailing driver critically injured in knife attack at Salak Tinggi industrial area

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23 Dec 2025 • 3:57 PM MYT
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A FEMALE e-hailing driver, described as an elderly foreign national, sustained severe injuries to her neck and left arm after being attacked and slashed with a sharp weapon at a parking area in the Medan 20 industrial zone of Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi on Sunday.

Sepang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman said police received a report on the incident at about 9.40pm.

Officers arriving at the scene found the victim covered in blood, suffering from wounds to her neck and left arm believed to have been inflicted by a local man known to her.

“The victim was rushed to Hospital Cyberjaya for treatment and is currently warded for close monitoring,” he said in a statement issued today.

Norhizam said the suspect is believed to have fled the scene in the victim’s Perodua Bezza, which was later found after being involved in a road accident at Taman Desa Melati, Phase 3, in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.

At about 11.15pm, the Nilai district police headquarters confirmed the discovery of a 69-year-old man believed to be the suspect in the case. A kerambit was also found inside the victim’s vehicle.

“The case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder, which provides for a prison sentence of up to 10 years and a fine, and up to 20 years’ imprisonment if permanent injury is caused,” Norhizam said.

Police have urged members of the public with information related to the incident to assist investigations by contacting the investigating officer, Inspector Mohd Faiz Zuki, at 011-27328077 or the nearest police station. - December 23, 2025