2024 Faisal Halim acid attack explained

2024 Faisal Halim acid attack
Location:Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Date:5 May 2024
Type:Acid attack
Fatalities:0
Injuries:1 (Faisal Halim)
Perps:Unknown

On 5 May 2024, Malaysian footballer Faisal Halim was attacked with acid at a shopping mall in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya.[1] The attack resulted in significant injuries and received widespread attention.

Background

Faisal Halim is a professional footballer who plays for Selangor F.C. and has represented the Malaysian national football team. Faisal's acid attack comes after another Malaysian footballer, Akhyar Rashid, was injured after being attacked by 2 robbers.[2]

Acid attack

On 5 May 2024, Faisal was attacked while leaving a shopping mall in Kota Damansara. Police were informed at 5:51 pm.[1] A CCTV footage shows a man with a black shirt and hat waiting behind a black car while watching Faisal walk towards his car, the man splashed acid on him multiple times. The suspect later fled with another man waiting with a motorcycle not far from the incident scene.[3] The motive behind the attack remains unclear as of November 2024.[4]

Aftermath

Faisal suffered burns to his neck, shoulder, hands and chest.[5] He later underwent 4 surgeries in a private hospital.[6]

After recovering, Faisal returned to the pitch in a game for Selangor against Kelantan where Selangor secured a 2-0 win.[7] Faisal played his longest appearance since the acid attack in a game in an AFC Champions League Two match against Cebu F.C. where they won 1-0.[8] [9]

Faisal's market value dropped from RM1.87 million to RM1.63 million.[10] [11]

Investigation

The police released a photofit of the suspect.[12] The police later found 5 of the 8 fingerprints on the scene to be incomplete.[13] As of November 2024, the investigation is still open by the police.[14] [15] [16] [17]

Reaction

The Selangor State Legislative Assembly passed a motion condemning the attack put forward by Abbas Salimi Azmi.[18] [19]

Selangor F.C., Faisal's club, condemned the attack and subsequently withdrew from the 2024 Piala Sumbangsih.[20] They were subsequently fined RM100,000 of their actions.[21] The fine was reduced to RM60,000 after the Sultan of Selangor condemned the fine.[22]

The Sultan of Selangor, Sharafuddin, condemned the attack and was angered when Selangor was fined RM100,000 after their withdrawal from the 2024 Piala Sumbangsih.[23] [21]

Former Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad, paid a visit to Faisal's house. Faisal posted on Facebook that he and his family were very grateful for the concern shown by Tun Mahathir.[24]

Manchester United F.C. players André Onana and Alejandro Garnacho extended their heartfelt wishes to Faisal.[25]

Billboards were seen on major highways in Klang Valley used the hastag #JusticeForFaisalHalim, 2 months after the attack.[26] [27]

German club Borussia Dortmund expressed solidarity with Faisal over the acid attack.[28] [29] [30]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Malaysian national footballer Faisal Halim suffers burns after acid attack . July 13, 2024 . The Straits Times . en.
  2. Web site: Malaysian soccer star 'responding well' to surgery following acid attack . July 13, 2024 . The Japan Times . en.
  3. Web site: CCTV footage showing alleged acid attack on Faisal Halim goes viral . July 13, 2024 . New Straits Times . en.
  4. Web site: Selangor govt yet to receive feedback on progress of Faisal Halim's case . November 22, 2024 . New Straits Times. en.
  5. Web site: Malaysia footballer leaves intensive care after acid-attack: official . July 13, 2024 . RTL . en.
  6. Web site: Police yet to establish motive for acid attack on Faisal Halim . July 13, 2024 . Malay Mail . en.
  7. Web site: Faisal Halim returns to pitch for first time after acid attack, cheered by thousands of fans as Selangor beats Kelantan 2-0. October 1, 2024 . . en.
  8. Web site: AFC Champions League: Faisal Halim makes longest appearance since acid attack. October 5, 2024 . Selangor Journal . en.
  9. Web site: ACL2: Faisal Halim Relishes Longest Appearance Since Acid Attack . October 5, 2024 . . en.
  10. Web site: Faisal Halim's market value drops after acid attack . November 26, 2024 . New Straits Times . en.
  11. Web site: Nilai pasaran Faisal Halim menurun 12.5 peratus. November 27, 2024 . . ms.
  12. Web site: No to violence: Police release photofit of Faisal Halim acid attack suspect . July 13, 2024 . The Star . en.
  13. Web site: Faisal Halim acid attack: Five of eight fingerprints found at scene incomplete, says IGP . July 13, 2024 . Malay Mail . en.
  14. Web site: Siasatan kes simbah asid Faisal Halim tak pernah dihentikan. November 23, 2024 . Harian Metro. ms.
  15. Web site: Probe into acid attack on Faisal Halim ongoing. November 23, 2024 . The Star . en.
  16. Web site: IGP: Probe into Faisal Halim's acid attack ongoing. November 23, 2024 . New Straits Times . en.
  17. Web site: Polis tak tutup kes Faisal Halim, siasatan masih diteruskan. November 23, 2024 . mStar . ms.
  18. Web site: Assembly passes emergency proposal condemning acid attack on Faisal Halim . July 13, 2024 . Selangor Journal . en.
  19. Web site: Selangor assembly unites against athlete violence, urges swift action in Faisal Halim acid attack case . November 25, 2024 . Malay Mail . en.
  20. Web site: Charity Shield match cancelled after Selangor FC withdrawal . July 13, 2024 . Free Malaysia Today . en.
  21. Web site: “Inhumane” – Sultan Selangor Tells M’sian Football League Who Fined Selangor FC RM100k for Quiting Match . July 13, 2024 . World of Buzz . en.
  22. Web site: Selangor FC’s fine reduced, 3-point deduction reversed. July 13, 2024 . Free Malaysia Today . en.
  23. Web site: Selangor Sultan condemns acid attack on footballer Faisal Halim. July 13, 2024 . The Star . en.
  24. Web site: Acid attack victim Faisal Halim receives surprise visit from Tun Mahathir. July 13, 2024 . New Straits Times . en.
  25. Web site: 'We are with you. Stay strong', Manchester United players tell Faisal Halim. July 13, 2024 . New Straits Times . en.
  26. Web site: #NSTViral: Billboards across major highways continue call for Justice for Faisal Halim. July 21, 2024 . New Straits Times . en.
  27. Web site: #JusticeForFaisalHalim billboards appearing in Klang Valley two months after attack. July 21, 2024 . The Star . en.
  28. Web site: Borussia Dortmund expresses solidarity with Faisal Halim . October 5, 2024 . . en.
  29. Web site: German giants Borussia Dortmund stand in solidarity with Faisal . October 5, 2024 . . en.
  30. Web site: German giants Dortmund stand behind Faisal Halim. October 6, 2024 . . en.

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