Malaysia

‘Silat master’ now wanted by the police

The suspect has been identified as Shakirin Rejab, 32, and is now wanted for investigation under Sections 323 and 506 of the Penal Code

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 03 Jun 2025 5:45PM

‘Silat master’ now wanted by the police
He was last seen driving a blue Perodua Bezza (RY5621). - June 3, 2025

THE sarong-clad man who became an internet sensation for performing silat moves in a toll plaza stand-off is now wanted by the police.

The suspect has been identified as Shakirin bin Rejab, 32, and is now wanted for investigation under Sections 323 and 506 of the Penal Code for allegedly causing hurt and criminal intimidation.

According to a post in the Penang Police CID Facebook, the suspect is 165cm tall, weighs 68 kgs and is from Kedah.

He was last seen driving a blue Perodua Bezza (RY5621).

Reports in China Press said the car was allegedly abandoned in Kampung Permatang Pasir in Kedah and the suspect also known as Kirin, Bain, Baim, and Bien is missing.

Seberang Perai Selatan district police chief Jay January Siowou had confirmed that the incident stemmed from  a minor rear-end collision at 5:15pm on May 30 along the southbound RFID lane of the North-South Expressway.

Police have urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Sharifah Intan Suhaira Syed Ibrahim at 012-543 4747.

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