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Malay Mail
16-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Three men charged over trash bin attack on Armpunk Sindicate's vocalist in Johor Baru
JOHOR BARU, May 16 — Three men were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today for their involvement in the assault of local punk group Armpunk Sindicate's vocalist here last week. The accused — Samsul Muarif M Padal, 36; Mozlani Tukimon, 35; and Muhammad Ahnaf Ab Rahman, 34 — pleaded guilty after the charge was read out before Magistrate Nabilah Nizam. However, the court rejected the guilty plea as Mozlani and Muhammad Ahnaf did not admit to the facts of the case as read out, that they were not involved in using an aluminium trash bin as a weapon. According to the charge sheet, the three accused had intentionally caused injury to the victim, Zaid Nazim Zainal Abidin, 23, by using an aluminium trash bin as a weapon to attack and potentially cause death. The act was committed in front of a gymnasium at City Plaza, Jalan Wadi Hana here at 10.30pm on May 10. Deputy Public Prosecutor R. Nevina proposed that each accused be granted a bail of RM10,000, but this was objected to by the National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK) counsel Goh Poh Gek, who represented all three accused. Goh said Muarif does not have a regular income and is still supporting his elderly parents. Meanwhile, she added that Mozlani works at a factory drawing an income of RM2,000 a month. 'Muhammad Ahnaf is divorced and has a child. He does freelance work with a salary of RM2,000 a month,' she said, adding that the three were first-time offenders. The court then allowed bail of RM3,500 each with one surety. The court also set June 17 for mention and the submission of documents.
Hype Malaysia
15-05-2025
- Hype Malaysia
Police Arrest 6 Suspects Over Assault On Armpunk Sindicate Vocalist Zed
Being a public figure means you are at greater risk of harassment or harm from crazed individuals. There have been several incidents involving local athletes being robbed or targeted with acid attacks, raising significant concern among fans. Recently, Zed, the vocalist for local punk band Armpunk Sindicate, was brutally assaulted by a group of men, reportedly for refusing to kiss their hands in greeting. Fans and fellow musicians expressed their support for the frontman, and local authorities launched a swift investigation into the incident. Yesterday (Wednesday, 14th May), it was reported that 6 individuals have been arrested for their involvement in the assault. According to local reports, six suspects were arrested during a series of raids conducted earlier this week, following the brutal attack on the victim last weekend. Their smart devices were also confiscated to assist in the investigation. 'The 3 suspects are now being remanded for 4 days until Friday for further investigation. Of the remaining 3 suspects, 1 currently has a criminal record, and the other tested positive for marijuana abuse. All 3 have been remanded for 4 days until Saturday,' said Johor Bahru South police chief, Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat. The investigation is ongoing, but Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat told reporters that authorities are confident the case can be resolved swiftly after footage of the incident went viral on social media. Armpunk Sindicate initially alleged that the attack took place because their vocalist failed to kiss the suspects' hands in greeting. However, according to a police statement, the incident is believed to have stemmed from a past misunderstanding between the main suspect and the victim during a music event in Ampang last year. Police are also reportedly tracking down other individuals who may have been involved in the alleged assault. The case is currently being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for armed rioting, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the misuse of social media networks, and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for the consumption of illegal substances. As for Zed, there have been no updates from him or the band regarding his condition. However, it was previously reported that he received medical treatment at Ampang Hospital. We wish him a swift recovery and hope that security measures at music events will be strengthened in light of this incident. Sources: Facebook, MalayMail (1)(2), TheVocket
Rakyat Post
15-05-2025
- Rakyat Post
Six Arrested After Punk Vocalist Assaulted At Johor Concert — Dispute Allegedly Tied To Past Grudge
Subscribe to our FREE A punk rock show took a violent turn over the weekend, and now six men have been detained following a police crackdown after a video of the brutal assault went viral. The chaos erupted after a performance at a skinhead concert in City Plaza, Johor Bahru on Sunday night, when the lead vocalist of punk band Armpunk Sindicate was attacked by several men. The band later claimed the attack stemmed from the vocalist's failure to 'greet and kiss the hands' of senior attendees. Image: Johor Bahru South district police According to Johor Bahru South police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat, three suspects were picked up late Monday night (12 May) in Johor Baru and Segamat. The other three were nabbed the next day in the same districts. The men, aged between 28 and 40, are now in custody, Malay Mail Authorities also seized six mobile phones believed to contain evidence related to the incident. 'The victim, the vocalist for Armpunk Sindicate from Ampang, Selangor, was attacked by several men using metal trash cans. The cause of the incident is believed to be from an old misunderstanding that occurred between the main suspect and the victim during a music event in Ampang last year,' Raub said. Tensions boiled over during a Saturday night (10 May) performance by another band, Remember 69 Rundown, when the attack reportedly took place near a gym close to the venue. As the case gained traction online, police began probing the viral footage even before the victim filed a report – social media, once again, proving to be a powerful catalyst for accountability. READ MORE: Among the suspects, several already had criminal records, and two tested positive for drugs — one for general drug use, another specifically for marijuana. They're now being investigated under several laws, including Section 148 of the Penal Code for armed rioting, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for misuse of social media networks, and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for introducing drugs into the body. All six have been remanded for four days while investigations continue, and more arrests could follow. Meanwhile, the victim, who suffered head and facial injuries, is reportedly recovering as an outpatient at Ampang Hospital. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Malay Mail
14-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Six arrested over punk band Armpunk Sindicate's vocalist assault at JB skinhead concert, police link motive to past feud
JOHOR BARU, May 14 — Police said today they arrested six men in a series of raids carried out late Monday and yesterday, following an alleged assault against a punk band vocalist after performing at a skinhead concert in City Plaza here last Sunday. Johor Bahru South police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat said the police are confident that they can solve the assault case after the incident was widely disseminated via a video footage on social media. 'Based on the video footage, investigators made a report at 1.14am yesterday, before the victim filed a police report at 3pm on the same day at the Ampang police station in Selangor. 'On Monday, police arrested three men, aged 34 to 36, at 11.30pm in Johor Baru and Segamat. Yesterday, police arrested three other men, aged between 28 and 40, in the same districts,' he said in a press statement here. The arrests were part of an ongoing police probe into the incident. Raub said investigators also confiscated six mobile phones belonging to the suspects to assist in investigations. He said initial investigations indicated that the incident was believed to have been triggered at a gymnasium near the City Plaza shopping centre here during a live band performance by Remember 69 Rundown at 10.30pm on Saturday. 'The victim, the vocalist for Armpunk Sindicate from Ampang, Selangor, was attacked by several men using metal trash cans. The cause of the incident is believed to be from an old misunderstanding that occurred between the main suspect and the victim during a music event in Ampang last year,' he said. The band had alleged that the vocalist was assaulted for failing to greet and kiss the hands of older individuals who attended the concert. Raub said the initial three suspects had prior criminal records each and one tested positive for illicit drugs through a screening test. 'The three suspects are now being remanded for four days until Friday for further investigation. Of the remaining three suspects, one currently has a criminal record and the other tested positive for marijuana abuse. All three have been remanded four days until Saturday,' he said. The case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for armed rioting, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for misuse of social media networks and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for introducing drugs into the body. Raub said police are in the midst of completing the investigation papers for the proposed prosecution of all the suspects in court. 'We are also tracking down any other individuals who may be involved in the incident,' he said. In the recent incident, that attracted interest from various musical groups, the victim suffered injuries to his head, face and other parts of his body. He was reported to be receiving treatment as an outpatient at the Ampang Hospital.
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Rakyat Post
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Punk Band Vocalist Beaten Up After At Gig In Johor Bahru
Subscribe to our FREE The lead vocalist of a local punk band was severely beaten up by a group of men outside of a restroom, after performing a gig in Wadi Hana, Johor Bahru. Footage of the incident captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV) has since gone viral on social media. Six men could be seen waiting just outside the restroom door waiting for Zed, the vocalist of Armpunk Sindicate, to come out. As Zed left the restroom, a bald man dressed in black grabbed him by the arm and threw him to the floor before repeatedly punching him. The other men watched for a few seconds before dragging Zed across the floor towards another door. Later in the video, the bald man pulled something out of his jacket but the item is obscured. It's believed that he was attempting to pull out a weapon but his friends stopped him from using it on Zed. They then pulled Zed through another door where he is just out of view, before the bald man picked up a nearby metal trash can and used it to continue beating the vocalist. Johor Bahru South district police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat said an investigation paper has been opened under Section 148 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Act, Kosmo! reported. Armpunk Sindicate claimed that the group had allegedly assaulted Zed after he did not 'kiss' their hands when he greeted them earlier (this is a Malay custom to touch your forehead on an older person's hand when you salam them). They also claimed that during the gig, someone had splashed urine at them while they were performing on stage. After the incident, the band shared multiple anti-bullying messages on their official social media pages, reminding everyone that music and art scenes are a safe space with no tolerance for violence. They also identified two of the men involved in the assault as 'Toyol' and 'Chak'. At the time of writing, no suspects have been arrested yet, while the band and Zed have received support from fans who stand in solidarity against bullying and gangsterism. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
