2024 Faisal Halim acid attack
On 5 May 2024, Malaysian football player Faisal Halim was attacked with acid at a mall in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya.[1] Faisal Halim got burns on his neck, shoulder, hands, and chest.[2] He had 4 surgeries later at a private hospital.[3]
| 2024 Faisal Halim acid attack | |
|---|---|
| Location | Petaling Jaya, Malaysia |
| Date | 5 May 2024 |
| Attack type | Acid attack |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Injured | 1 (Faisal Halim) |
| Perpetrator(s) | Unknown |
On 22 June 2024, Faisal Halim, recovering from an acid attack, got a surprise visit from former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad at his home in Shah Alam. Faisal and his family were very grateful for Mahathir's visit and concern.[4]
References
- ↑ "Malaysian national footballer Faisal Halim suffers burns after acid attack" (in en). The Straits Times. 2024-05-06. . https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-s-national-footballer-suffers-second-degree-burns-due-to-acid-attack.
- ↑ Faisal Halim: Malaysia footballer leaves intensive care after acid-attack: official (in en). RTL (2024-05-14).
- ↑ Police yet to establish motive for acid attack on Faisal Halim. www.malaymail.com (2024-06-14).
- ↑ Rajan, K.. Acid attack victim Faisal Halim receives surprise visit from Tun Mahathir (in en). NST Online (2024-06-22).