PETALING JAYA: National footballer Faisal Halim has expressed deep disappointment over the closure of investigations into the acid attack that severely injured the athlete on May 5 last year, say his lawyers.
In a statement released by his law firm Messrs Mohd Ashraf, Nik Zarith & Co on Thursday (May 8), they confirmed that the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has officially classified the case as “no further action” (NFA).
This decision was reportedly made after police investigations failed to identify any suspect despite what was described as “exhaustive efforts.”
"Our client is understandably very disappointed with the outcome.
"Throughout the investigation, we took several proactive steps to ensure this case received the attention it deserved.
"We have fully cooperated with the Royal Malaysia Police and sent formal letters to several key institutions, including the Dewan Rakyat Speaker, the Home Ministry, and the AGC, urging that the case be treated with priority," the legal team said.
Faisal, 26, a key figure in Malaysia’s national football squad and Selangor, suffered serious injuries after an unknown assailant splashed acid on him outside a shopping mall in the Klang Valley.
The attack sparked nationwide outrage, with calls for swift justice and heightened security for public figures.
"Our next course of action will be determined in active discussions with our client," the lawyers added, hinting at possible legal or public advocacy steps in response to the NFA decision.
