KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has prayed for the speedy recovery of the son of former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, who was assaulted at a shopping mall Wednesday afternoon.
The Parti Keadilan Rakyat Information Chief expressed sadness, shock and anger over the news.
“As a father with children around the same age as Rafizi Ramli’s son, I am also deeply concerned about my family’s safety.
“I pray for Ben’s speedy recovery, may Allah grant safety to Rafizi and his family, and may the attackers be swiftly apprehended and brought to justice,” he said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the assault on the boy is believed to have occurred at 2pm at the mall’s pick-up and drop-off area while he was with his mother and their driver.
Meanwhile, Keadilan secretary-general cum Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Deputy Minister Datuk Fuziah Salleh said that the party strongly condemns the assault on the Pandan MP’s son, urging the authorities to take immediate and firm action to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the safety and protection of all citizens, especially children.
“I pray for his son’s full and speedy recovery, and that his family remains strong in facing this ordeal. Children must never be made victims under any circumstances. Such actions are cruel, inhumane, and must be strongly condemned by all,” she said in a statement.
Keadilan vice-president cum Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang urged the police to act swiftly to identify the perpetrators and masterminds, and bring them to justice.
“This serious crime was clearly premeditated and targeted,” he said in a Facebook post.
Chang added that harassing or attacking the family of a politician is a cowardly act, especially when it involves a 12-year-old child.
“As a friend, I am deeply sympathetic to Rafizi’s family. As a politician, I am concerned for the safety of my family.
“As a Malaysian, I am very worried about the state of our country,” he said.
Chang urged politicians from all parties to show solidarity and stand firmly with Rafizi and his family, opposing such abhorrent behaviour that would only harm the nation’s future.
