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New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Six held over football match brawl in Kota Belud
KOTA BELUD: Six men have been arrested after a brawl broke out during a football match in Padang Dudan, Kampung Piasau here, yesterday. The incident has gone viral. The suspects, aged 24 to 42, were arrested about 12.10am today to assist in investigations. District police chief Superintendent Shahrudin Mat Husain said police received a report about the incident at 4.30pm yesterday. "Investigations found that the fight occurred during a football match at a field involving supporters from both teams. "Six men were arrested. Investigations are being carried out under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting and disturbing public peace," he said today. He advised the public not to speculate on the matter as it could affect the investigation. "Anyone with information about the incident should go to the Kota Belud district police headquarters or contact investigating officer Inspector Christina Edris at 014-357 4148." More than 10 people were involved in the altercation, according to a viral video clip of the incident.
The Star
21-07-2025
- The Star
QuickCheck: Did a brawl break out during a football match in Kota Belud?
FOOTBALL matches often ignite passion, but sometimes that passion spills over into chaos. A video of a recent game in Kota Belud has gone viral, showing unrest on the field and among supporters. Did this brawl really disrupt the peace during a football match? Verdict: TRUE Six men were detained by police in connection with a fight during a football match that went viral on social media at Padang Dudan in Kampung Piasau in Kota Belud district on Sunday (July 21). Kota Belud district police chief Supt Shahrudin Mat Husain said the suspects aged 24-42 were arrested at around midnight Sunday following a police report lodged at 4.30pm earlier the same day. He said that the fight involved supporters of both teams and police were investigating the case under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting and disturbing the public peace. He urged the public not to speculate as it could interfere with the investigation and instead come forward with any information about the incident to the police. The public can go to the Kota Belud District Police Headquarters or contact Investigating Officer, Inspector Christina Edris at 014-3574148. A video went viral on social media showing a fight between several individuals believed to be football players and supporters, which was said to have occurred at the Padang Dudan. The short video showed more than 10 individuals involved in the commotion.
