What was the ransom amount demanded in the attempted kidnapping?

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The ransom demand was RM300,000.

Three teenagers have been detained in connection with an attempted kidnapping incident that occurred on December 12 in Johor Bahru. The suspects, aged 15, 17, and 18, were apprehended in Pontian. The primary suspect in the case, a 41-year-old believed to be the partner of the victim's father, had intended to demand RM300,000 in ransom.
Detainment of Teenagers

The three teenagers were detained in Pontian at 5:40 PM yesterday. They are suspected of abetting in the attempted kidnapping of a seven-year-old boy. A remand order for four days, starting today, has been issued for them by magistrate Nur Fatin Mohamad Farid.
Incident Details and Victim Status

The attempted kidnapping involved a seven-year-old boy and his father, a Chinese national with permanent resident status in Singapore. The father sustained serious injuries while attempting to rescue his son from the group of men on December 12. The child, however, was not injured during the incident.
Main Suspect Apprehension and Ransom Demand

The main suspect, a 41-year-old individual reportedly involved with the injured father, was detained on the same day of the incident in front of the Taman Pelangi police station. This suspect is believed to have been planning to seek RM300,000 as ransom from the victim's family.

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