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The Star
17-07-2025
- The Star
QuickCheck: Was a brawl involving construction workers in Bangsar caught on camera?
CONSTRUCTION sites can become hotspots for tension, but did one such site in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, witness a brawl that went viral? This incident has sparked curiosity and concern among the online community, especially given the chaotic nature of the altercation. But is it true that a fight among construction workers occurred as claimed? Verdict: TRUE Police have apprehended nine foreign nationals aged between 24 and 37 following a brawl at a construction site in Bangsar. "The incident, which involved a group of men engaged in a fight at the work site, was reported to police on Monday (July 14) at 4.53pm," Brickfields deputy OCPD Supt Ahmad Firdaus Mustaffa Kamal said in a statement. He added that six yellow safety helmets and three scaffolding rods were seized as police believe these were used in the altercation. "On Tuesday (July 15), all nine suspects were brought before a magistrate and remanded for four days until Friday (July 18) for further investigation. "The case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting with weapons," he added. Supt Ahmad Firdaus issued a stern warning to the public against involvement in any violent activities, highlighting the legal consequences. The police encourage anyone with additional information about the crime to contact the Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline at 03-2115 9999, the Brickfields Police Hotline at 03-2297 9222, or any nearby police station. A video of the incident went viral on social media. References: 1. photo?fbid=1170333791787376& set=pcb.1170337085120380
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
Toyota Hilux, Vios mow down group walking on Old Klang Road, two hurt (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — Several pedestrians were hit by two vehicles driven dangerously near Top Plus Club along Old Klang Road here yesterday, leaving at least two injured. Brickfields police chief ACP Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood confirmed the incident, in which a Toyota Hilux and Toyota Vios were seen speeding out of a parking facility before hitting the victims. "The vehicles hit a group of men, resulting in approximately two people being injured, with one victim taken to the hospital by ambulance," he said in a statement. The incident was also recorded in a bystander video that is circulating online. The police official said the incident is being investigated as attempted murder under Section 307 of the Penal Code, but confirmed that none of the victims has lodged a police report. He urged witnesses to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation. Members of the public can contact the Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline at 03-2115 9999 or the Brickfields Police Hotline at 03-2297 9222.
