Man Forgives Senior Citizen Who Punched Him In Breakfast Queue

The incident took place at Bandar Seri Coalfields in Sungai Buloh on 12 June.

In Brief

Ahmad Zafri forgave the elderly man who punched him in a breakfast queue, choosing justice over anger or retaliation.
The incident began when Ahmad coughed in a nasi lemak queue, which enraged the older man, leading to a violent assault.

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A man who was punched by an elderly man while queuing up to buy breakfast at an eatery in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, has accepted an apology from the senior citizen.

Ahmad Zafri Samsudin shared an update on the incident that involved him and the older man.

“After three days, the result of a continous effort by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), specifically the Crime Investigation Department of the Sungai Buloh district police headquarters, the individual turned himself in to provide a statement,” said Ahmad in a Facebook post.

“With an open heart, I chose to forgive him. I did not choose violence, I chose justice,” he added.

Ahmad acknowledged that while the outcome might not be satisfying for some, he said that as a son, father, tech professional, and a private sector employee, he believes that actions based on the law is better than responding with anger.

In his post, he asks others to see what happened to him and take it as a lesson, and hopes that the incident won’t happen again.

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Why did the old man punch him?

Last week on Thursday (12 June), a video which showed an elderly man getting into a heated argument with a younger individual went viral on social media.

The two men were queuing up to buy nasi lemak for breakfast when the younger man suddenly coughed, which enraged the older man.

According to Malay Mail, the suspect punched the younger man in the jaw, pushed and slapped his face, and yelled vulgar insults.

After the incident, Sungai Buloh district police issued a statement saying they were tracking the suspect down.

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Shahril Bahrom

Shahril Bahrom is a Malaysian digital journalist known for his work with The Rakyat Post and World Of Buzz, covering social issues, technology, pop culture, and viral online trends. His writing combines accessible storytelling with strong awareness of Malaysian internet culture, often focusing on topics that resonate across social media and public discourse. Known for a conversational yet informative style, he specialises in digital-first journalism, human-interest stories, and trend-driven reporting that bridges mainstream news with contemporary online conversations.