MUKAH – Police in Mukah have detained a foreign national following an incident in which a police assistant was injured with a knife during a confrontation at a workers’ housing area on Jalan Sebakong.
The incident occurred at around 4.40pm on 24 June when officers received reports of a farm worker causing a disturbance at a palm plantation workers’ quarters.
A police assistant was dispatched to investigate and found the suspect behaving aggressively while holding a parang.
Attempts to calm the situation escalated when the suspect suddenly attacked, striking the officer. A struggle ensued, during which the victim sustained injuries to the neck.
Other workers at the scene intervened, helping to subdue the suspect despite his resistance. Both the victim and the suspect were taken to Mukah Hospital for treatment.
The 45-year-old police assistant received 12 stitches to his neck wound and was treated as an outpatient. The suspect, aged 39, also suffered minor injuries during the struggle. Police later confiscated a 53-centimetre knife believed to have been used in the attack.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect was under the influence of alcohol and had been involved in a dispute with plantation management prior to the incident.
Authorities confirmed that the man did not possess valid travel documents, prompting an additional investigation under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
The case is being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code for causing injury with a dangerous weapon. If convicted, the suspect could face imprisonment and further penalties under Malaysian law.
Mukah District Police Chief DSP Muhamad Rizal bin Alias stated that the suspect is currently being held at Mukah Police Station while awaiting charges.
He emphasised that the Royal Malaysia Police will not compromise on cases involving violence against officers and reiterated the importance of public cooperation in maintaining safety.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges faced by enforcement agencies in managing disputes within plantation communities, particularly when alcohol and illegal residency are involved.
Police have urged residents to report disturbances promptly to prevent escalation and ensure swift intervention.
