Sibu police chief Zulkipli Suhaili said the suspect, who has yet to be identified, fired one shot at the 46-year-old victim.

He said the victim was shot in his right shoulder and is being treated at a private hospital. He is reported to be in a stable condition.

He said the case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder.

Zulkipli said police received information from the public stating that a man had been found injured on the road shoulder of Lorong Wong King Huo 21 at 2.20pm yesterday.

A bullet hole was found on the windshield of the victim’s four-wheel drive vehicle.

Zulkipli called on the public with information on the incident to contact any nearby police station or the investigating officer Fazirul Fisol directly at 013-8237737 to assist in the investigation.