On a bustling Friday in a crowded Malaysian market area, an incident involving Ahmad Nor Al Faizan Jusoh, a 47-year-old man with learning difficulties, has shaken the nation. Ahmad lost control of his motorcycle, crashing into a roadside noodle stall. The unfortunate mishap quickly escalated into a disturbing scene, captured on video and shared widely over the weekend, igniting widespread public anger.
The video reveals a harrowing sequence of events where Ahmad, holding a Malaysian Department of Social Welfare card confirming his disability, becomes the target of an unprovoked attack. As he attempted to clean himself with rainwater, one of the bystanders kicked him in the face. This act triggered a violent response from the noodle vendor and others, who smeared oily noodles on his face instead of offering help.
Public outrage does not solely focus on the attackers. The bystanders, who failed to intervene or assist Ahmad during his ordeal, also face public condemnation. The indifference witnessed in the video has sparked a broader discussion on the treatment of vulnerable individuals within Malaysian society.
In response to the incident, law enforcement quickly took action. By Sunday evening, police had arrested a suspect, a man in his 30s. The investigation is being spearheaded by Kemaman Acting District Police Chief Wan Muhamad Wan Ja’afar.
"So far, four men have been arrested, including three men aged between 18 and 60, on the day of the incident to assist in the investigation," – Wan Muhamad Wan Ja’afar
The swift arrests indicate a serious approach to addressing the assault. The police continue their investigation to ensure that justice is served for Ahmad and to prevent such incidents from recurring.
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