Police hunt foreigner after woman injured in suspected acid attack

Petaling Jaya police are searching for a foreign woman in her 20s who sustained severe burns after a liquid, suspected to be acid, was hurled at her in the PJS 4 area on Tuesday morning. Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin Mamat revealed that the victim and her foreign boyfriend were reportedly involved in the incident around 10am.

Police have received reports and are conducting investigations under Section 325 of the Penal Code, which pertains to causing grievous hurt intentionally. The couple's relationship reportedly ended, and the victim claims the attack was the catalyst. Shamsudin stated that the suspect had fled the scene and that police were actively pursuing leads to locate him, while simultaneously examining the suspect's background.

The injured woman, who works at a local eatery, is currently receiving medical attention at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre for her acid burn injuries. Ongoing investigations include obtaining witness statements to aid in tracking down the suspect.