Fahmi Prays For Rafizi's Son Swift Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- 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 this afternoon.

In a post on X, Fahmi, who is also PKR 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.

Earlier, Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the assault on the boy is believed to have occurred at 2 pm at the mall’s pick-up and drop-off area while he was with his mother and their driver.

Meanwhile, Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister and PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh said in a statement that PKR strongly condemns the assault on the Pandan MP’s son, urging 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,” said Fuziah. 

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang, who is also PKR vice-president, in a Facebook post, 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.

He said 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.

Meanwhile, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek expressed regret over the incident and called for an immediate investigation to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

“I pray for his son’s swift recovery and for Datuk Seri Rafizi and his family to remain under Allah SWT’s protection,” said the PKR Wanita chief.

-- BERNAMA