POLICE are searching for a foreign man suspected of raping a local woman at a shopping centre in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 7pm when the woman, believed to be in her 20s, was engaging in an intimate encounter with her boyfriend.
The suspect, believed to be a Bangladeshi national, allegedly recorded the couple before threatening to distribute the footage if the woman refused to follow his instructions.
He then reportedly ordered the boyfriend to leave before allegedly raping the woman at the location.
The victim is believed not to have known or seen the suspect before the incident.
Police confirmation and further details were being sought at the time of writing. - October 12, 2026