Fahmi conveys condolences to family of elderly snatch theft victim

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today conveyed his condolences to the family and friends of Lim Foong Mei, the elderly woman who was the victim of a snatch theft by a motorcyclist in Jalan Limau Manis, Bangsar, in October.

Lim passed away today.

In a Facebook post, Fahmi, who is also Lembah Pantai MP, said that he had visited the 78-year-old Lim at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre along with Brickfields district police chief Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood during her recovery after the incident.

“Heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Lim, the victim of a snatch theft incident on Jalan Limau Manis, Bangsar, in October. May her family find the strength to face this difficult time,” he said.

The incident occurred around 6.30am on Oct 7, and CCTV footage showed a motorcyclist snatching her handbag, which caused her to fall on the road.

She was motionless on the road until some passers-by went to her aid a few minutes later.

Lim was rushed to UMMC for treatment and was placed under observation.

It should be noted that the suspect had been caught and charged under Section 394 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt during a robbery.

With the recent turn of events, Free Malaysia Today reported Ku Mashariman as saying that his team is looking into Lim’s cause of death to reassess the case.

“The case is scheduled for trial on Jan 10,” he said.

- Bernama

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