Man slashed with parang, seriously injured in Shah Alam fight

In a violent altercation near a petrol station on Jalan Bukit Kemuning, Batu 8, Sri Muda, Shah Alam, a 38-year-old man was seriously injured yesterday around 11am. The victim, identified by police, sustained severe injuries to his left hand after being slashed with a parang, a traditional Malaysian knife.

District police chief Assistant Commissioner Sarudin Samah confirmed that the victim was currently undergoing treatment at Klang Hospital. Police were alerted to the incident when the victim reported the attack to authorities.

The investigation has been launched under multiple sections of the Penal Code, reflecting the severity of the act. Sarudin stated that those found guilty of rioting while armed with a weapon, as charged under Section 148, could face up to five years imprisonment, a fine, or both. For the offense of voluntarily causing grievous hurt using a weapon, punishable under Section 326, offenders could serve up to 20 years in prison, which may also include fines or whipping.

Additionally, the incident involved the possession of an object resembling a firearm, a violation of Section 8 of the Arms Act. Convicts of this offense could face a maximum seven-year jail term, a fine of up to RM10,000, or both.

Police are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and contact investigating officer Assistant Superintendent Shamsiah Noor Zakaria at 012-8308706.