Police tracking suspects in viral Genting Highlands brawl
District police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar said a video of the incident, which showed a group of men fighting, had been widely shared on social media platforms.
"Further investigation is underway to identify the suspects involved in this incident," he said in a statement.
The fight, which occurred yesterday, prompted two separate police reports to be lodged today at 11.49am and 12.50pm.
Police have opened an investigation paper and are probing the matter under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting with weapons, which carries a penalty of up to five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both upon conviction.
Zaiham urged those involved to come forward to assist with the investigation and advised the public not to speculate while the probe is ongoing.
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