Kajang Incident: International Student from China Under Stress Attacks Bystanders
On 13 August 2025, just before noon, a 24-year-old international student from China drove her car into three motorcycles at a traffic light near a shopping mall in Bandar Kajang.
After the crash, she got out of her car holding two knives and started attacking people nearby.
Six people between the ages of 21 and 60 were injured. Two of them were taken to the hospital, while four received treatment and went home.
Members of the public stopped her and held her down until the police arrived. She was then arrested.
Police Investigations
Kajang District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof said the woman was under a lot of emotional stress.
Police believe her stress was mostly linked to her experience studying at a public university in Malaysia. She was unhappy and felt overwhelmed, which may have led to her actions.
After the incident, videos on social media showed her sitting on the ground in handcuffs, repeatedly shouting, "I hate Malaysia."
The police confirmed that she had no known history of mental illness and was not taking any medication related to mental health.
She is being held by the police until 20 August to help with the investigation.
Police have recorded statements from 11 people, including those who were injured.
She is being investigated under several laws:
Attempted murder, which can carry up to 20 years in prison
Reckless driving
Dangerous driving under the Road Transport Act
Mental Health and Stress
This case shows how strong, unresolved stress can lead to actions that harm others.
Psychotherapist Buck Black explains that some stress can motivate us in a good way, but too much stress for too long can lead to anger and emotional breakdowns when people can't take it anymore.
Mental Health in Malaysia
Mental health care in Malaysia still faces many challenges:
1. Workplace stigma
Many employees do not speak about mental health struggles because they fear being judged or losing job opportunities.
2. Access to help
Government and private mental health services exist, but they may be too expensive or not easy to reach. There are also fewer peer support groups compared to some other countries.
3. Growing mental health needs
More people—especially young people—are facing mental health issues, but support systems are still weak.
4. Places to get help
Some organisations offer help, including:
Befrienders (03‑7627 2929)
MIASA (Mental Illness Awareness and Support Association)
Talian Kasih (15999)
Important Lessons
1. Stress can affect anyone
The woman's actions were likely caused by personal pressure and emotional struggles. Being a foreign student in a new country can be hard and isolating.
2. Focus on the person, not where they are from
We should understand what someone is going through instead of blaming them based on nationality. This is a human issue, not a cultural one.
3. Early support is important
This incident shows why students, workers, and anyone under pressure need access to mental health support before things get worse.
Conclusion
The Kajang incident is a sad example of what can happen when someone under extreme stress does not get the help they need.
It reminds us that mental health care is just as important as physical health—especially for vulnerable people like international students.
With more awareness, early help, and better support systems, tragedies like this can be prevented.
Source:https://theindependent.sg/woman-goes-on-stabbing-spree-in-selangor-mall-injuring-six-strangers/
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