Man smashes five bank machines after failed ATM withdrawal in Sarikei, injures one person

Sarikei, on November 2, saw a man wreak havoc on five bank machines after a failed ATM withdrawal, resulting in one individual being injured. The 38-year-old suspect is said to have attacked two ATM machines, two cash deposit machines, and one cheque deposit machine at a local bank just before 12:05 am. Police Chief Supt Aswandy Anis revealed that the suspect acted out due to frustration over the inability to withdraw money from the ATM, and admitted to being under the influence of alcohol during the incident.

Following the chaos, the suspect allegedly fled the scene, driving a Toyota Hilux against traffic, before crashing into a divider on Jalan Masjid Lama. A 21-year-old man nearby was severely injured in the incident, suffering a serious hand injury after being struck by a machete wielded by the suspect. The victim was promptly taken to Sarikei Hospital for medical attention.

The suspect was subsequently apprehended at the Sarikei police station, and law enforcement seized a Toyota Hilux and a machete believed to have been used in the attack. Preliminary tests indicated that the suspect had traces of ketamine and benzodiazepine in his system, and his record showed no prior criminal history. The case is now being investigated under sections of the Penal Code, Road Transport Act 1987, and Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.