Acid attack case on Malaysian national footballer Faisal Halim classified as ‘no further action’
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Faisal Halim suffered serious injuries after an unknown assailant splashed acid on him outside a shopping mall in Klang Valley in May 2024.
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PETALING JAYA – Malaysian national footballer Faisal Halim has expressed deep disappointment over the closure of investigations into the acid attack that severely injured him
His law firm Messrs Mohd Ashraf, Nik Zarith & Co said in a statement on May 8 that the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has officially classified the case as “no further action” (NFA).
This decision was reportedly made after police investigations failed to identify any suspect despite what was described as “exhaustive efforts”.
“Our client is understandably very disappointed with the outcome,” said the firm.
“Throughout the investigation, we took several proactive steps to ensure this case received the attention it deserved.
“We have fully cooperated with the Royal Malaysia Police and sent formal letters to several key institutions, including the Dewan Rakyat Speaker, the Home Ministry, and the AGC, urging that the case be treated with priority,” the legal team said.
Faisal, 26, a key figure in Malaysia’s national football squad and Selangor, suffered serious injuries after an unknown assailant splashed acid on him outside a shopping mall in Klang Valley.
Nicknamed “Mickey”, the popular 26-year-old winger spent three weeks in hospital and had multiple operations after suffering fourth-degree burns on his neck, shoulder, hands and chest in the attack. The injuries left him contemplating quitting football
Faisal is an established Malaysian international, whose equaliser against South Korea was voted the best goal at the 2024 Asian Cup.
The attack sparked nationwide outrage, with calls for swift justice and heightened security for public figures.
“Our next course of action will be determined in active discussions with our client,” the lawyers added, hinting at possible legal or public advocacy steps in response to the NFA decision.
According to the Malaysian AGC portal, the complainant can still appeal to the public prosecutor against his decision to NFA or to charge the suspect, especially when there is new evidence that can corroborate his allegation and hence changing the decision of the public prosecutor. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
