Malaysia

Teen injured in attempted abduction while jogging

In the incident at 5.15 pm, the victim was jogging alone before being cornered by two men in an old grey car believed to be a Proton Saga or Iswara.

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 29 Apr 2025 10:33PM

Teen injured in attempted abduction while jogging
The complainant was taken to hospital for further treatment. - Picture from Berita Harian, April 29, 2025

A TEENAGE boy endured a harrowing experience when he was almost kidnapped by two individuals while jogging in Section 13, Shah Alam yesterday.

Shah Alam Police Chief Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim, said police received a report regarding the incident from the 15-year-old victim at 10.42 pm.

He said that in the incident at 5.15 pm, the victim was jogging alone before being cornered by two men in an old grey car believed to be a Proton Saga or Iswara.

"One of the suspects got out of the car, pointed a knife and ordered the victim to get into the car.

"The complainant refused and struggled with the suspect before managing to escape to the nearby condominium guardhouse to get help," he said.

He said that as a result of the struggle, the teenager suffered a cut on his right cheek and cuts on his right and left arms.

He said that the complainant was taken to hospital for further treatment.

"The investigation is being conducted under Section 363/511 of the Penal Code which carries a prison sentence of up to seven years and a fine.

"The investigation is also being conducted under Section 324 of the Penal Code which carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years, or a fine, or whipping, or any two.

"Any individual with further information can contact investigating officer Mohamad Sabri Abd Rani at 017-2892628," he said. – April 29, 2025

Related News

Malaysia / 3d

Kidnap victim rescued within 48 hours, 6 suspects nabbed

Malaysia / 6d

Cops probe viral incident of man being forced into Proton Waja

Malaysia / 1mth

Simpang Renggam tragedy: Teenager released on police bail

Malaysia / 1mth

Teenager who drove recklessly, causing death remanded for further investigation

Malaysia / 1mth

Lorry driver remanded for raping teenager, now six-months pregnant

Malaysia / 1mth

Teen girl missing during hike found dead after four-day search

Spotlight

Malaysia

After Johor, the uncomfortable question for Anwar’s critics: Were we too impatient?

By The Vibes Says

Malaysia

Network School's business licences revoked, to cease operations tomorrow

Opinion

Orang Asli in Pahang: Token gestures or genuine recognition?

Malaysia

Tuition teacher sentenced to 105 years in prison and 70 lashes for raping daughter

Malaysia

Azam Baki denies involvement in RM178.29 million contract linked to brother’s company

Malaysia

Aminuddin urges NS voters to weigh manifesto promising benefits for M40 and B40 groups

Malaysia

No need to resign, PM has absolute power if there is doubt – Ahmad Zahid

World

Gaza’s water crisis deepens as families face thirst, disease and collapsing sanitation systems

You may be interested

Malaysia

PH offers more comprehensive manifesto, benefits all groups

Malaysia

Man killed in hit-and-run crash while installing party flags in Rantau

Malaysia

Fahmi accuses KJ of playing race, religion card to rebuild political relevance

Malaysia

Bung’s widow cleared of abetting late husband in RM2.8m corruption case

Malaysia

Who is Sarah? What we know about the Malaysian lawyer at the centre of the Karim Khan case

Malaysia

Armed robber fails to steal RM82,000 from security van after guard’s quick action

Malaysia

Tuition teacher sentenced to 105 years in prison and 70 lashes for raping daughter

Malaysia

Pemudah tightens action against illegal foreign business activities