Man, 38, hacked to death in Johor, M'sia by attackers with parangs

A mother in Johor is seeking justice after her son was allegedly hacked to death by three men armed with parangs in an attack she believes had been planned in advance.

The 38-year-old victim, identified as Tong Wei Sheng, died after suffering multiple injuries during the assault in Bukit Kangkar, Sungai Mati, in Tangkak on Mar. 13.

The incident

According to Tangkak police chief Superintendent Roslan Mohd Talib, the incident took place at about 7:40pm near an eatery, before the victim fled towards a nearby house at Batu 9, where he was attacked again, reported the Malay Mail.

Police said the three suspects later fled in a white car, and efforts to locate them are ongoing.

The case is currently being investigated under Section 302 of Malaysia’s Penal Code for murder.

Victim sustained severe injuries

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Reports citing footage from the scene, according to the New Straits Times, indicated that Tong had arrived at the location with a companion before several vehicles pulled up nearby.

A video circulating online appeared to show three masked men chasing the victim in public, while bystanders moved away from the scene.

The victim, who was unarmed, was said to have tried to protect himself using his hands before collapsing on the road.

He sustained severe injuries to his hands, legs and back, and was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital.

Mother says son believed meeting was to settle dispute

Speaking to Chinese-language media, Tong’s mother, who wished to be known only as Kim, said her son had earlier told the family he was going out to meet the suspects at a restaurant for a discussion, as reported by NST.

She said he later replied to a message from the family, telling them that everything was fine: "While meeting them, my son replied to my message saying 'everything is okay, nothing is happening'."

A short while later, the family received news that he had been seriously injured.

She said: "However, it turned out to be a trap. Even after they had shaken hands and agreed to settle the matter, three armed men chased and attacked him."

According to her, her son had previously mentioned that those involved in the disagreement were from the same village and that he did not want matters to worsen.

Because of that, she said he went with only one friend.

She added that the family wanted those responsible brought to justice: "Our family will not stay silent and will demand justice for him."

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