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Malaysian soccer player splashed with acid, two others attacked in a week of rare violence

A Malaysian international footballer and two other top players were the targets of violent attacks within a week by unknown assailants, sparking concerns for athlete safety in Malaysia.
Faisal Halim, a winger for the national team and Selangor club, suffered fourth-degree burns from an acid attack, with limited movement and speech.
Akhyar Rashid, another national team player, was assaulted in a robbery, and former team captain Safiq Rahim was threatened but not physically harmed.

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The Guardian

Footballers in Malaysia advised to hire bodyguards after spate of attacks

Three players attacked in different circumstances in a weekOne left in critical condition after being splashed with acidMalaysia’s football association has recommended players consider hiring bodyguards and Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) have beefed up security for their squad after their midfielder Safiq Rahim became the third player to be attacked over the past week.Safiq, a former national team captain, had his car windscreen smashed by unknown ass…

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Malaysian footballers told to hire bodyguards after spate of attacks

A number of high-profile Malysian footballers playing for Johor Darul Ta’zim have been attacked recently

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Malaysian soccer player splashed with acid, two others attacked in a week of rare violence

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Malaysian international footballer has been splashed by acid and two other top players were attacked within a week by unknown assailants, in a rare

11 days ago·United States

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abc News

Malaysian soccer player splashed with acid, two others attacked in a week of rare violence

A Malaysian international footballer has been splashed by acid and two other top players were attacked within a week by unknown assailants, in a rare outbreak of violence targeting athletes in the country

11 days ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Second suspect nabbed over acid attack on national footballer Faisal

KUALA LUMPUR: Another man has been detained over Sunday's (May 5) acid-splashing attack on national footballer Faisal Halim. Read full story

13 days ago·Malaysia

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CNN

Acid attack leaves Malaysia soccer star in ‘critical but stable condition,’ officials say

A star player for Malaysia’s soccer team is in “critical but stable condition” after an acid attack that left him with fourth-degree burns, officials said late Tuesday.

11 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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