REMBAU: Four farm workers were left injured after masked men, armed with metal rods, sticks and, parangs, kicked down the door of their kongsi and assaulted them.
In the 3.50 am incident, the assailants also took mobile phones and a bag containing RM3,400 in cash from the victims.
At the time, the victims, aged 21 to 45 were sleeping in their kongsi in Kampung Senama Tanjung Keling.
District police chief Deputy Superintendent Shaik Abd Kadar Shaik Mohamed said the victims, who suffered blows to their heads and bodies, have been taken to the Rembau hospital for treatment.
"According to the victims, the suspects are of small build and wore dark t-shirts and jeans.
"Three of the victims suffered injuries to their heads and received stitches. Another broke his right arm and will be referred to the Seremban hospital."
The case is being investigated under Sections 395 and 397 of the Penal Code for gang robbery and armed robbery with the intent of causing death or grievous hurt.