Rafizi's son assault turned many Malaysians into Sherlock Holmes but cops likely hot on their heels
This is especially so among opposition-slant netizens who took to the social media to insinuate that the power that be may have a hand in the attempt to silence Ben's dad and former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli from pursuing certain hot issues.
A case in point is this viral post which might seem 'innocent' at first but somehow trigger the furore of Madani government backers to the extent that it was forwarded to the police, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for farther action.
'Rafizi spent 15 years attacking Najib/UMNO. Never had his family in jeopardy,' penned St Cstz (@stcatz95). 'Two months of criticising Anwar (Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) openly, got his son attacked.'
The backlash was intense with one commenter claiming that the poster purposely wanted to create the perception that PMX masterminded the attack.
'Please investigate @fahmi_fadzil, @MCMC_RASMI. @PDRMsia. This is a big accusation …'
Red flag
Another red-flagged post is that by a good governance advocate who reacted to The Sun's report of PMX's condemning the 'malicious' attack on Rafizi's son
'No need to pretend to condemn, Nuor oi. Playing dirty is part of your play book,' claimed Perisai Waja (@PerisaiPejuang).
'In the past, you've instructed the police' to shock' witnesses. You aren't above using violence against those who oppose you. Scummy leader.'
The post incurred the wrath of one commenter who forwarded it to the police, MCMC and Fahmi in addition to PMX himself and Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
'This Mahathir macai (slang for 'lackey') @PerisaiPejuang seems to have information about yesterday's attacks and threats,' rebutted on commenter. 'Please take a statement from him👍'
Another post that brooders slander and can be perceived as defamatory is that by a self-proclaimed tech-savvy political observer.
'Rafizi's press conference pretty much confirmed our suspicion. Malaysia has turned into El Salvador,' claimed Pemikir Malaysia (@pemikirmsia). 'The people rose up to overthrow the mafia there. Malaysians can do the same.
Little wonder that Madani backers were quick to hurl brickbats at the poster.
At the end of the day, keeping one's emotions in check or be safe rather than sorry should be the call of the day instead of throwing caution to the wind in the pursuit of clickbait lest 'the patrol car may come a-calling'. – Aug 15, 2025
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