A 45-year-old motorcyclist was attacked with a meat cleaver after honking at another rider who was allegedly blocking his path on the Federal Highway motorcycle lane near Section 13, Shah Alam on June 12, 2026, at about 7 a.m. [1, 2]
Police received a distress call about the incident at 8:19 a.m. [1, 2] Assistant Commissioner Sarudin Samah said initial investigations found the victim had sounded his horn at a motorcyclist who was obstructing his path while traveling along the lane. [1] "The suspect, a 43-year-old local man, became dissatisfied with the victim's action," and stopped by the roadside to allegedly attack him with a meat cleaver, he said. [1]
The suspect, identified as a 43-year-old local man, was reportedly angered by the honking and confronted the victim, leading to the assault. [1, 2] Police have arrested the suspect and are investigating the case under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt with a weapon. [1, 2]
The victim was immediately taken to Hospital Shah Alam for treatment of his injuries. [1, 2]
Section 324 carries penalties of up to 10 years in prison, a fine, whipping, or a combination of these punishments. [1]
Authorities continue their probe into the attack that unfolded in the early morning hours of June 12, with questions remaining about the motive beyond the initial horn honk and the extent of the victim’s injuries.
