Police hunt foreigner after woman injured in suspected acid attack

PETALING JAYA: A foreign woman in her 20s suffered burn injuries after a liquid believed to be acid was thrown at her in the PJS 4 area here on Tuesday.

Petaling Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin Mamat said the incident is believed to have involved the victim and her foreign boyfriend at 10am.

He said police had received a report and were investigating the case under Section 325 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt.

"The victim and suspect were in a relationship, and the incident is believed to have stemmed from a breakup," he said in a statement today.

Shamsudin said police were still tracking down the suspect, who fled after the incident, while his background was being investigated.

The victim, who works at an eatery, is receiving treatment at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) for burn injuries caused by a liquid believed to be acid.

"Further investigations are ongoing, including recording statements from witnesses, to trace the suspect," he said.