Indonesian woman seriously stabbed by Rohingya boyfriend in Jempol

JEMPOL (Sept 27): An Indonesian woman sustained severe injuries to her face, abdomen, and shoulder after being stabbed by her boyfriend at Taman ACBE, Bahau, here yesterday.

Jempol police chief Supt Hoo Chang Hook said the incident occurred at around 3.30pm, following a dispute between the couple.

“The 40-year-old victim had wanted to return to Indonesia, but her 38-year-old Rohingya boyfriend became enraged and stabbed her.

“The suspect first assaulted her before using a knife. He managed to flee on a motorcycle and the victim was later taken to Kuala Pilah Hospital for treatment,” he said in a statement.

The case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code, which carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison, a fine, or caning. — Bernama