A 45-year-old man died after being gored by a buffalo during a sacrificial ritual in Kampung Tenang, Ulu Tiram, Johor Bahru on May 27, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. The attack happened at about 10 a.m., and the victim was rushed to Hospital Sultanah Aminah, where he died around 11 p.m. the same day, police said [1]. Assistant Commissioner Mohd Sohaimi Ishak, Seri Alam district police chief, confirmed the victim suffered vascular injuries to his left leg, according to post-mortem findings [1].
The buffalo appeared to break free from its ropes before charging at the man. Videos of the incident have circulated widely on social media [1, 3]. Police classified the death as sudden with no criminal elements involved and forwarded the case to the Johor Veterinary Services Department for further action [1].
On the same day around 2 p.m., another 45-year-old man was gored by a buffalo in Batu 19, Kampung Sungai Tiram. He sustained a fractured rib and is receiving treatment at Hospital Sultan Ismail [1]. Assistant Commissioner Sohaimi said the buffalo "suddenly turned aggressive and attacked the victim" [1]. As of the latest reports, police have not received any complaints related to this second incident [1].
Both attacks occurred during the Aidiladha sacrificial rituals in Johor. Authorities continue to investigate the animals involved and the circumstances that led to the aggression. The fatal victim’s death was officially recorded on the night of May 27, 2026, at Hospital Sultanah Aminah [1].
