Acid Attack Suspect Arrested in Malaysia

A 38-year-old woman was arrested in Bachok, Kelantan, Malaysia, on May 22, 2025, in connection with an acid attack that occurred on May 17. The suspect, a rubber factory worker, was taken into custody during a joint police operation and is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code for causing grievous hurt. According to Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Muhamad Yusuf, the suspect was arrested in front of a rubber factory in Kuala Krai. "The suspect was arrested during a joint operation," Datuk Muhamad Yusuf stated. The woman was brought to the Bachok Magistrate's Court at 9:20 AM on May 22, 2025, and was remanded to assist in the investigation. The case highlights the ongoing efforts to combat violent crime in Malaysia and bring perpetrators to justice.