KUALA LUMPUR – Former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has expressed deep frustration over the lack of significant developments in the investigation into a traumatic physical attack on his son that occurred last year.
In a firm statement, the Pandan Member of Parliament announced his intention to send formal letters to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) to demand accountability and a status update on the case.
A Targeted Warning The incident, which took place in August 2025 at a shopping mall in Putrajaya, involved Rafizi’s 12-year-old son being suddenly grabbed and jabbed with a medical syringe by an unidentified assailant. Rafizi has long maintained that the attack was not a random act of violence but a calculated attempt to intimidate him following his whistleblowing activities regarding several high-profile scandals.
“This was an attack on my own child. It has been months, and yet we are still waiting for clear answers,” Rafizi stated, highlighting the emotional toll the incident has taken on his family.
KDN Cites Confidentiality The move to write to the Prime Minister follows a recent parliamentary reply from Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The ministry declined to disclose specific details of the investigation to the public, citing concerns that such information could compromise ongoing police efforts and the safety of key witnesses.
While Saifuddin assured that justice would be upheld without compromise, Rafizi believes that the prolonged silence and lack of suspects in custody warrant higher-level intervention.
Seeking Justice Rafizi’s son was reportedly followed by two individuals on a motorcycle before the attack occurred. Despite CCTV footage and the collection of several statements by the police, no arrests have been finalized in connection to the “mastermind” behind the assault.
Through these formal letters, Rafizi aims to ensure that the case does not go cold and to emphasize that violence targeting the families of political figures must be met with the full force of the law. “I will not let this matter rest until those responsible are brought to justice,” he added.
