Acting Selangor police chief S Sasikala Devi said a witness saw the 29-year-old victim slumped at the yellow zone of the hospital after the 22-year-old suspect stabbed him in the left hip with a knife at 3.45pm yesterday.

“The victim is stable after undergoing surgery. He also suffered injuries to his abdomen and his back from the attack.

“An investigation paper has been opened and the case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon,” she said in a statement.

The suspect is currently undergoing treatment and has been placed at the Selayang Hospital psychiatric ward.

She said the reason for the attack is still unknown.

Earlier today, health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the stabbing incident had nothing to do with overcrowded wards.

Noor Hisham said this incident could have happened anywhere as the patient was already experiencing mental health issues.

News of the attack came in the wake of reports of overcrowding at public hospitals, and longer waiting periods for those seeking medical help.