Former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli revealed today that his family was the target of a premeditated attack at a shopping mall in Putrajaya, in which his teenage son was stabbed with a syringe by two black-clad assailants.
Rafizi said the incident occurred at about 1.45pm when his wife and son were about to get into their car to leave the mall. One of the men suddenly grabbed his son and jabbed him with a syringe.
Preliminary checks showed that two men on a motorcycle had been following his wife’s vehicle and had been waiting for the right moment to strike. They were dressed entirely in black and wore full-face helmets that completely concealed their faces.
His son was rushed to Hospital UPM for immediate treatment. Police arrived shortly after and statements from the family have been recorded.
Rafizi expressed his gratitude to the police and hospital staff for their swift assistance, saying this was the first time his family had been targeted during his political career. He believes this attack is a warning for him to not be so vocal on certain issues.
“I will take further security measures but will not bow to any threats, and will continue my duties as usual,” he said.
