Balik Pulau MP's mother punched and robbed

PKR Balik Pulau MP Yusmadi Yusof's mother was punched and robbed early this morning by a man who also threatened her with a knife.

Fatimah Ahmad, 73, was awoken about 4am by the man who broke into her house and held a knife to her throat, The Star reported today.

Fatimah gave the assailant her valuables, including RM3,000 in cash and she lodged a police report at 6am.

Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein is insisting that there is no increasing trend in crime as claimed by the opposition, but citizens are concerned about the escalation of such incidents.

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