Chitchat The longest 10 minutes of my life with 10 men

[Wunderfool]

Singaporean attacked in Johor: 'It was the longest 10 minutes of my life'

SINGAPORE (THE NEW PAPER)- What started as a routine trip to Kuala Lumpur turned into a nightmare for a Singaporean businessman.

Mr Herman Zaidin, 31, was driving home to Singapore alone along the North-South Highway near Simpang Renggam in Johor on Sunday evening when a group of more than 10 men assaulted and robbed him.

The attack came after one of them claimed to have been injured after hitting his motorcycle against Mr Herman's car on the heavily congested road.


During the attack, one of the men even used a spanner to smash his Mercedes Benz's windscreen and hit his left eye.

"There is now internal bleeding in my eye and my vision is blurry.

"I'm very worried, as a doctor told me these's a possibility that my vision may be permanently affected after this," Mr Herman told The New Paper after visiting the hospital yesterday.

He has since made police reports about his ordeal in both Singapore and Johor Baru.

Singapore police and an officer at Simpang Renggam Police Station confirmed the reports.

Mr Herman told TNP he drives to the Malaysian capital almost weekly for business trips.

The highway was congested with bumper-to-bumper traffic as he was driving home his Singapore-registered car at around 11.30pm.

He was in the left-most lane and was about 90km away from Tuas Checkpoint when he felt something hitting the rear of his vehicle.

When he looked at his side mirror, he saw a motorcyclist falling off his bike.

Worried that the rider could have been injured, Mr Herman said he stopped his car.

All of a sudden, more than 10 men, who looked to be in their late teens and early 20s, came towards him on motorcycles and surrounded his car.

Mr Herman said: "They accused me of causing the accident and started banging on my car. They also hurled vulgarities and asked me to step out.

"The rider who hit me also came forward and demanded a compensation. I panicked."

One of the men then took out a spanner and used it to smash his windscreen.

Seeing this, Mr Herman decided to wind down his window to talk to the men.

He said: "I had no choice as my window could have been broken next. I had to talk to them to find out exactly what they wanted."

What happened next took place so quickly that it seemed like a blur now, he said.

They started to rain blows on me. One guy used the spanner and hit my left eye.

–​ Mr Herman Zaidi on being attacked by a group
"One of the guys unlocked the door and opened it. Then they started to rain blows on me. One guy used the spanner and hit my left eye.

"With one hand, I held on to my seat belt while I covered my face with the other."

The men ordered him to get out of his car, but he refused as he feared they might drive away in it.

Realising that he would not budge, the men ordered him to hand over his wallet containing about S$300 and RM400 (about S$130)

After he gave in to their demands, they also helped themselves to his in-vehicle camera, his mobile phone and its power bank.

ESCAPE

They also ordered him to open the boot from the driver's seat. When he gave in, they took his laptop computer which had been placed there and fled on their bikes.

Mr Herman said he lost about $2,400 worth of valuables.

He said: "I (later) stepped out of my car and when I went to the rear, I saw no dent there.

"I'm sure the accident was staged, for after the biker fell off, he immediately asked me for compensation.

"The ordeal lasted about 10 minutes, but it was the longest 10 minutes of my life."

 

[tanwahtiu]

And they attacked Chinese only. Mainly Chinese already suffered from British Empire drugged with opium in Singapore and Malaysia.

These Chinese descendant of opium addicts too weak to fight back with opium in their blood.

 

[WujiBo]

Moslem trouble makers again!

 

[Wunderfool]

Believed he is a target of the syndicated crime gang.

That's why whenever I drive into Malaysia, I use the 'lau pok car' and dress like their locals in T shirt and bermudas and wear only a baby G watch.

 

[Wunderfool]

Fortunately, it was only a robbery. It would be the worst 10 minutes of his life if it were gang-rape.

 

[Cottonmouth]

Fortunately, it was only a robbery. It would be the worst 10 minutes of his life if it were gang-rape.

Gang rape would take more than 10 mins, just ask that loony bin Ginfreely.

 

[ginfreely]

Ask you motherfucker mudlander psychopath will do. You should have been hanged in mudland for gangraping your mother instead of letting loose in Spore. No thanks to PAP.

Gang rape would take more than 10 mins, just ask that loony bin Ginfreely.

 

[Wunderfool]

Fortunately, he is about 90km from Tuas checkpoint and in a crowded road. If he stops along the N-S highway, he will be dead in 10 minutes.

 

[Wunderfool]

If you are driving your Porsche along the N-S highway, you may encounter this.

Out of nowhere, 2 black Mercs and 2 motorcycles will appear to be speeding alongside. The first Merc will go ahead of you and the other behind you. The motorcyclists will be at your side. You feel like being treated like a VIP, but in reality, you are their target.

The only way is to speed up faster. They will chase you like hell. I heard of one instance where the Porsche driver drove his car off the road and damaged the car intentionally. When the gang caught up with him, they beat him up badly , took away his watch and whatever money he had , but left the damaged car behind.

 

[Wunderfool]

Gang rape would take more than 10 mins, just ask that loony bin Ginfreely.

I wouldn't do that. It is not nice to talk about people's past.

 

[syed putra]

I have been driv8ng my ML on malaysian roads for decades and nothing happened. But i have been told to be weary if somebody knock your car. Don't stop but drive to nearest police station and make report there.
This guy obviously wasn't warned about this.

 

[ginfreely]

I wouldn't do that. It is not nice to talk about people's past.

Hahahahah didn't i say you are a hypocrite acting kind in the other thread on special needs child - and you just proved what I said again - spreading lies of me like nothing wrong and yet condemning the woman for labelling the special needs kid. What a mudlander hypocrite LIAR! Pui!

 

[Wunderfool]

I wouldn't do that. It is not nice to talk about people's past.

Because some scars take a long time to heal as evident by the continual ranting.

 

[ginfreely]

Because some scars take a long time to heal as evident by the continual ranting.

Hey LIAR which part of my ranting is about me being gang raped? Now everyone can see how shameless and low morals third world imports are. Spread lies to slander others without batting an eyelid. And how hypocritical these people are who like to act kind. Exactly like my mudlander Chinese neighbours.

 

[Wunderfool]

Because some scars take a long time to heal as evident by the continual ranting.

Ranting is good. It lets the steam out.

 

[ginfreely]

Ranting is good. It lets the steam out.

Of course have to let the steam and word out of the evil done by mudlanders and other third world imports like you shameless hypocrite LIAR

 

[Wunderfool]

In case you meet with a gang of 10 or more men, here's what you can do to :

Fight Off Multiple Opponents

#Go after the leader. Many groups of attackers have a known leader. Try to draw this person into a one-on-one fight or Do a Sneak Attack him first. If he's down, the rest of the group is likely to be immobilized.

#Be strategic in how you plan your defense. Try to avoid being caught in a triangle between multiple attackers. This situation almost certainly means you will lose, and fast.

#Always know where all of your opponents are. Even if you're fighting one of them at a time, you should know where the other opponents are and be ready to approach them as soon as you need to. Don't just blindly fight without observing your surroundings, or you'll quickly be outwitted.

#Keep your opponents in a line in front of you. Keeping your opponents in a line (e.g., by backing away from them) can allow you to attack one person without being exposed to attack by others.

#Use a weapon if you are skilled with it. Drawing a weapon may end the fight before it begins; it's also a way to equalize things when numbers are not on your side, or if the other side is also armed. If you are not highly skilled, know that your weapon may end up being turned against you, leading to death or serious injury.

#Plan to go on offense aggressively. Don't threaten or give away your intentions once you have committed to fighting. If you've committed to fighting, you have to follow through or find a safe way to escape.

#Use the objects around you to ward off your opponents. Throwing a chair at one opponent, for example, while turning around to fight another opponent, can help you get the job done.

#Keep moving. Once you are planted in a location, it is easier to surround you. Take many small, quick steps with your feet to stay agile and to keep moving around in small increments.

#Attack first. It is nearly impossible to defend from multiple angles; you need to be the first to act.

#Strike incisive blows. You need to reduce your opponents' numerical advantage by any means necessary. Target weak spots such as the temples, groin, knees, and solar plexus. Even the nose can be useful because it will blind and disorient your opponents for a short time. And, if you know how to use pressure points, make sure you use them to your full advantage.

#Use cheap shots. There is no shame in using your teeth, knees and or nails at any time. Pride will cost you your life. Don't be afraid to kick your opponent in the crotch, to pull his hair if it's longer, or to scratch his eyes.

#Avoid being flanked at all costs. Once one or more opponents have their hands on you, you are in deep trouble and will be unable to defend yourself.

#Escape as soon as you can. This is less likely going to be a fight you are going to win, and will more likely be a fight you are going to have to escape. If they're are no near by escape routes, then follow these fighting techniques.

Stay safe or prevent conflict

#Stop or prevent the fight before it starts. Conflict starts long before a fight develops. Positive and assertive interaction with the group may off-set any violence. Do your best to minimize conflict by being good-natured, not picking arguments with volatile people you don't know very well, or making off-color comments that could deeply offend the people around you.

#Run if you can. Unless you are a skilled fighter or are in a situation where you cannot escape, your best bet is to run away, fast. Head to somewhere public and call for help. Running is also likely to separate your attackers, making it more likely to be able to confront them individually. Be extra careful when you're running so you avoid getting surrounded or running right in to a trap.

== Tips ==
*Try to listen to what is happening behind you as well as on your sides and around you.
* If you are on the ground there's dirt nearby, try to throw it in the opponent's eye. It will cause immediate irritation.
*Never go to the ground. You will be overwhelmed and stomped into submission within seconds if you do. Stay on your feet and continue to fight back at all costs.
* If you do go to the ground, cover your head and torso and make your way to your feet. Then grab someone's leg and take them down.
*If you do end up on the floor, it is likely they will try to stomp or kick you repeatedly. This is difficult to stop and very dangerous, so try to protect your head by placing your arms around it in the brace position.
*Make noise. You are not as likely to be attacked if someone else knows what's happening.
* If you for some reason do end up on the ground, it makes it easier to hit your attackers in the groin.
*Learn to protect yourself well.
* Confuse your opponents. Instead of closed fists, spread your fingers wide with palms facing down. Some of the attackers may not be ready to immediately attack an unfamiliar fighting stance.
* Travel in a group when you're in a unfamiliar area with unfamiliar faces.

== Warnings ==
*All of the above is very dangerous and you should avoid this situation if possible. Stay out of trouble areas especially at night if you are by yourself.

 

[Wunderfool]

I know of someone who keep a baseball bat at the driver's side of his car just in case.

I never know he is ever a baseball player or even a fan.

 

[ginfreely]

Hey LIAR where is your apology for telling lies of me? Why are mudlanders like you so shameless to tell lies and harm me non stop and then got the cheek to act like nothing happened? Even my ranting also get twisted by you shameless mudlander LIAR to harm me. Pui! Ding! Ding! Shame! Shame!

I know of someone who keep a baseball bat at the driver's side of his car just in case.

I never know he is ever a baseball player or even a fan.

 

[Wunderfool]

I know of someone who keep a baseball bat at the driver's side of his car just in case.

I never know he is ever a baseball player or even a fan.

Unless you are targeted , there is actually nothing to worry about in Malaysia. Robbery and gangsterism exist everywhere. Some perhaps more rampant than other countries. But it means you have to keep a low profile and blend in with the local culture when you are travelling there. If you stuck up like a sore thumb, you will attract attention.