KUALA LUMPUR, August 15 — Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has alleged that the recent assault on his son and threats to his wife were attempts to silence him after whistleblowers approached him last week with information on a scandal.
He claimed the incidents were part of a strategy to pressure him into dropping the matter, noting that his wife received two threatening messages — one warning “Be quiet, if you continue, AIDS” and another repeating the threat with syringe emojis.
Rafizi believes the perpetrators targeted his son to influence his wife, knowing her distress could affect his decision to pursue the case. He said his family had endured similar intimidation for the past 15 years, but this time was different as it involved his only child.
Despite the threats, Rafizi vowed not to change course, adding that his wife’s movements had been professionally tracked despite their recent relocation to a new, undisclosed address. Police are investigating possible links between the attack and Rafizi’s political work.
He said his son will require repeated blood tests over the next six months to rule out drugs, poison, or viral infections, though early observations showed no immediate effects. The family has since increased security while awaiting further updates from authorities.
