Prime Minister and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has condemned the syringe attack on the son of former economy minister Rafizi Ramli in Putrajaya, describing it as a “vile and malicious act” and instructing Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution to ensure a transparent and swift investigation.
Anwar said the country was still grappling with school bullying cases, and this latest incident was deeply regrettable. He extended his best wishes to Rafizi and his family.
PKR secretary-general Dr Fuziah Salleh also issued a statement, expressing shock and sadness over the attack. She stressed that children must never be made targets under any circumstances, calling the act cruel and inhumane.
She urged authorities to take immediate and firm action to bring the perpetrators to justice and to safeguard all citizens, especially children.
Other than Fuziah Salleh, Unity Government spokesperson and Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil, and Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation cum PKR Vice President Chang Lih Kang also issued statements expressing shock and condemning the attack.
The incident occurred at about 1.45pm today when Rafizi’s wife and son were getting into their car to leave a shopping mall in Putrajaya.
Two men dressed entirely in black and wearing full-face helmets approached, with one forcibly pulling and stabbing the boy with a syringe. The victim was rushed to Hospital UPM for treatment, and police have launched an investigation.
Rafizi believes this attack is a warning for him to not be so vocal on certain issues.
