Rafizi says attack on son was meant as warning, vows not to be silenced

Rafizi says attack on son was meant as warning, vows not to be silenced

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has claimed that an attack on his son in Putrajaya was a deliberate warning aimed at silencing him, but vowed he will “not bow to any threats” and will continue his duties as usual.

In a statement today, Rafizi said the incident happened at around 1.45pm when his wife and son were getting into their car after leaving a shopping mall in Putrajaya.

“In my view, the attack had been planned in advance.”

He described the assailants as wearing all black and full-face helmets, saying they had been “lying in wait” and rushed to attack at the “right moment.”

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His son was immediately taken to UPM Hospital for treatment, he added.

Police arrived shortly after the incident and statements have been taken from the family. Rafizi said further details should come from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and UPM Hospital.

“In all my years as a politician and public figure, this is the first time my family has been the target of such an attack and threat. I believe this assault was intended as a warning for me to stop speaking out on certain issues,” he said.

“God willing, while I will be taking further steps to strengthen security measures, I will not bow to any threats and will continue to carry out my duties as usual,” he said.

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Earlier today, it was reported that Rafizi’s 12-year-old son was attacked at a mall car park in Putrajaya.

The former economy minister confirmed the incident via WhatsApp to Malaysiakini and said his son was currently in hospital where he was “undergoing check and will be under observation”.