Loan dispute turns violent in Skudai: Man’s leg broken after being rammed by car, three held

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 31 — A loan-related dispute between two individuals led to a violent altercation outside a Skudai supermarket, resulting in a broken leg for a 35-year-old local man. The incident, which unfolded yesterday evening, was captured on video and subsequently shared on social media, causing a stir among netizens. Police received a report of the event at 6.38pm and initiated investigations, discovering that the confrontation had been ongoing between two previously acquainted parties.

The altercation escalated into a physical fight, culminating in the victim's leg being struck by a car driven by one of the participants. The injured individual was promptly taken to Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Baru for medical attention and is currently in a stable condition. Three local men, including the driver, and two women aged between 34 and 53 were detained by police to aid in the investigation.

Their urine samples tested negative for drugs, and they have no prior criminal records. The incident, which was recorded and posted on Facebook, is being dealt with under two sections of the Penal Code: Section 147 for rioting and Section 307 for attempted murder. If convicted, the suspects could face up to two years in jail and a fine for rioting, or up to 10 or 20 years, respectively, for attempted murder.

Police chief Radin Ramlan has cautioned the public against resorting to self-help measures to resolve disputes and advised against speculating on matters that could hinder the ongoing investigation.