MCA has strongly condemned the recent assault involving the 12-year-old son of former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, calling the incident “vile” and “absolutely intolerable”.
Urging the government and the rakyat to treat this matter with utmost seriousness, the party’s vice president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng said the attack strikes at the very heart of the nation’s democratic and civilised society.
“Violence has no place in our country. We must never accept, nor can we ever compromise with any form of violence, especially when it is used as a weapon to silence individuals, more so an innocent child,” he stressed.
“When the target of such aggression involves the family of a political figure, it reveals a level of malicious intent that is deeply disturbing. This is not merely a criminal act; it is a direct attack on the values we hold dear.”
Calling for the police to leave no stone unturned, Wee said the authorities must act swiftly and decisively, and a full and transparent investigation must be launched immediately.
“This incident must not be allowed to fade into silence. The perpetrators responsible—whether they committed the act or orchestrated it from behind the scenes—must be identified and brought to justice,” the Taanjung Piai MP emphasised.
“It does not matter where one stands political affiliation is aligned to—whether in government, opposition, or independent. We must return to a political culture grounded in reasoned debate and rational discourse.
“Today it is Rafizi’s child. Tomorrow, whose family will be next? This is not the Malaysia we aspire to.”
Wee said the nation has long prided itself on being a nation of diversity, inclusiveness and demoncracy, and allowing political violence to fester would not only tarnish the country’s national image but also undermine investor confidence and erode the society’s safety and harmony.
“Political leaders must lead by example. We must uphold a political culture that is rational, not emotional, one that is constructive, not destructive. We must reject all rhetoric and actions that incite hatred or provoke violence,” he said.
“Let us stand united in defending Malaysia’s political environment and protecting our democracy from being derailed by violence. The nation must not, and cannot remain silent.”
Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said on Wednesday that the incident was believed to have occurred at 2pm at the pick-up and drop-off area of a shopping mall in Putrajaya.
He told Bernama the incident occurred when the boy was with his mother and their driver. He said investigations were ongoing, and that police were reviewing the closed-circuit television footage from the scene. ‒ Aug 15, 2025
