PETALING JAYA: Footballer Faisal Halim (pic) deserves justice!
Lawyers representing national winger Faisal, fondly known as Mickey, have urged the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) to reopen the investigation into the acid attack that left the player with serious injuries last year, calling for continued pursuit of justice.
The legal team led by Nik Zarith Nik Moustapha called for continued pursuit of justice for Faisal after his case was classified as “No Further Action” ( A) due to the lack of evidence linking any suspect to the attack.
Nearly nine months after the incident, Zarith said they were still discussing the next course of action with their client and have formally submitted an appeal to the AG’s Chambers on April 18, urging for the case to be reopened.
“We have sent a letter to the AG’s Chambers, specifically to the Head of Prosecution Division, on April 18. The letter was dated April 15. We’re now waiting for a reply,” said Zarith.
While acknowledging the legal process and limitations, Zarith stressed that Faisal remains deeply disappointed as a victim of a violent attack.
Despite making a strong return to football and representing Malaysia again, the trauma of the incident continues to weigh on him.
“He wants to move on, but he is disappointed. He was the victim of an acid attack in broad daylight, in a public place covered by CCTV. Yet no one has been arrested,” said Zarith.
Zarith confirmed that there was CCTV footage of the incident, but police investigations have so far not been able to identify the masked assailant.
“We are not privy to the investigation papers. That is under the jurisdiction of the police and the AG’s office,” he said.
“But from what we were told, there was a video of the attacker. Yet the case was closed on the grounds that there was no clear link to any suspect.”
Zarith emphasised that the case had been classified under Section 326 of the Penal Code – voluntarily causing grievous hurt using dangerous means, a serious offence carrying a potential sentence of up to 20 years’ imprisonment.
“This is a high-profile case involving a national player. But this is not about VIPs. The same classification, A, happens even in regular cases. Still, the question remains - why end the investigation so early?”
Zarith added that the discussion remains focused on Faisal’s rights as a victim, and they were working closely with Selangor on possible legal and support options.
“We are also considering the possibility of lawsuits. But before we can proceed, we need to know who the perpetrator is. The focus must remain on finding the suspect.”
He reiterated that Faisal has cooperated fully with the investigation, giving statements both during his hospital stay and after being discharged.
“If further statements are required, he is ready. He has nothing to hide. He has no known enemies. There is no clear motive.”
