Grab Night Gone Wrong: A Bizarre Assault on the Streets of Johor
What Went Down
It was a dark Monday night in Johor Baru when a 23‑year‑old woman, eager to get from Jalan Yahya Awal to Larkin, opened the Grab app and clicked “book.” She looked through her phone, saw a notification pop up from the driver, and without a second thought swiped into the back of a green Perodua Bezza. No one wondered about the licence number—just the instinct to get somewhere.
Flat‑Out Hijack and a Mint‑Joking Villain
Enter the suspect: a Pakistani man in a Proton Gen2 who had been circling the area. Cue the he‑had‑a‑plan vibe. He let the victim get into the car, then—like a bad sitcom—took a shortcut, driving off before the driver could notice anything was off.
Inside the Chaos
- The victim, feeling a bit uneasy, tried to give the driver a polite “not the right ride.” The driver, however, was a flat‑out jerk.
- He shifted into the back seat, slapped her, and slapped her again with the intent to make her escape look ugly.
- After a fierce struggle—including a few epic kicks—she finally pushed the car to the curb, only to tumble into a bush and be pinned down by her assailant.
- The suspect got in the business of pulling down her pants, but the victim didn’t feel any “whoops!”—she just had a feeling of humiliation.
Seeking Safety
Once the villain had left, the victim sucked in a second Grab, pressed the green button, and was whisked all the way to Larkin Police Station. She filed a report, but she couldn’t give him a licence plate (he’d moved on by then).
CCTV to the Rescue
Police leveraged CCTV footage, which snapped the suspect’s car in its tracks, and finally pinpointed a 31‑year‑old Pakistani who had tested negative for drugs. He was swatted and taken into custody the very next day.
What Happens Next?
Now the suspect sits in jail, remanded until Monday, Jan 14. The victim is safe—at least until the footage shows the full saga. The case underpins the eerily quiet nights when a wrong ride can spiral into a nightmare.
Word of the Day
Remember: it pays to double‑check the car licence number, not just the driver’s name. Grab out your phone, check the number, and keep your own safety front and centre.
