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New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police probe hazardous kite string incident in Kepong
KUALA LUMPUR: The police are investigating an incident where a motorcyclist sustained neck injuries after riding into a stray kite string that was stretched across Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2, near Taman Metropolitan Kepong, and became entangled around a streetlight. City Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa, said the case is classified under Section 80 of the Road Transport Act 1987. The provision criminalises placing any road hump, rope, wire, chain, tackle, or similar apparatus across a road in a manner likely to cause danger to persons or damage to vehicles using the road. This is unless a person can prove they had the lawful right to do so and had taken all necessary means to give adequate warning of the danger. Upon conviction, the perpetrator may be liable to a maximum fine of RM2,000 or to a maximum imprisonment term not exceeding six months, or both. "Preliminary investigation found that on July 20, 2025, at about 6pm, a 27-year-old victim was riding a motorcycle in the middle of the road when he unknowingly hit a kite string, which got stuck on his body and then his neck before the string broke. "The victim then stopped on the side of the road and suffered burn-like injuries to his neck," he said in a statement today, adding that the victim also sought medical care at a clinic after the incident. The victim did not fall off his vehicle during the incident. Earlier, the New Straits Times reported that a video had been circulating online showing a motorcyclist sustaining neck injuries after riding into a stray kite string. Under the viral video, social media users voiced concern about the suitability of kite-flying in city areas near roads.
The Star
21-07-2025
- The Star
QuickCheck: Was a motorcyclist choked by a kite string on the MRR 2?
RIDING a motorcycle should be a smooth journey, but a recent video that went viral online shows a shocking twist. It captures the moment a motorcyclist was caught by a kite string, raising concerns about road safety. Did this unusual and dangerous incident really occur on the MRR 2? Verdict: TRUE A motorcyclist was injured in the neck after being ensnared in a kite string while riding along Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR 2), heading towards Sri Damansara near Kepong Metropolitan Lake Garden in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday (July 20). Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said that in the 6pm incident, the 27-year-old victim was riding his motorcycle in the middle lane when his body snagged a kite string, which cut his neck before the string snapped. "The victim then stopped by the roadside and sought treatment at a polyclinic in Selayang for rope friction burns to his neck," he said in a statement here Monday (July 21). Mohd Zamzuri said the case is being investigated under Section 80 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for placing objects across the road, obstructing traffic. Earlier, a 41-second video recorded by the victim went viral on social media, showing an injury to his neck caused by a kite string. The victim also requested police to take action against anyone flying kites near the road in question. Source: Bernama
The Sun
21-07-2025
- The Sun
Motorcyclist injured by kite string near Kepong Metropolitan Lake
KUALA LUMPUR: A motorcyclist sustained neck injuries after being entangled in a kite string while riding along Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2 towards Sri Damansara near Kepong Metropolitan Lake Garden. The incident occurred at 6 pm yesterday when the 27-year-old victim was traveling in the middle lane. A kite string suddenly snagged his body, cutting his neck before snapping. The rider immediately pulled over and sought medical treatment at a polyclinic in Selayang for rope friction burns. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa confirmed the case is being investigated under Section 80 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for placing objects across the road and obstructing traffic. A 41-second video recorded by the victim later went viral on social media, showing the injury and prompting calls for authorities to take action against those flying kites near roads. The victim urged police to address the safety hazard posed by kite-flying activities in the area. – Bernama
Sinar Daily
21-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
Motorcyclist's neck cut by kite string on MRR2 in freak accident
A 41-second video recorded by the victim went viral on social media, showing an injury to his neck caused by a kite string. 21 Jul 2025 07:34pm Earlier, a 41-second video recorded by the victim went viral on social media, showing an injury to his neck caused by a kite string. KUALA LUMPUR - A motorcyclist was injured in the neck after being ensnared in a kite string while riding along Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2, heading towards Sri Damansara near Kepong Metropolitan Lake Garden yesterday. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said that in the 6 pm incident, the 27-year-old victim was riding his motorcycle in the middle lane when his body snagged a kite string, which cut his neck before the string snapped. "The victim then stopped by the roadside and sought treatment at a polyclinic in Selayang for rope friction burns to his neck," he said in a statement here today. Mohd Zamzuri said the case is being investigated under Section 80 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for placing objects across the road, obstructing traffic. Earlier, a 41-second video recorded by the victim went viral on social media, showing an injury to his neck caused by a kite string. The victim also requested police to take action against anyone flying kites near the road in question. - BERNAMA More Like This
New Straits Times
16-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Two injured in four-vehicle crash on Besraya highway
KUALA LUMPUR: Two men were injured in a four-vehicle crash on the Besraya Highway near Seri Kembangan on Monday after a car veered out of control and hit several vehicles. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the incident, which occurred at about 4.15pm involved a white Toyota Mark X driven by a 33-year-old man who was using a navigation app while travelling in the right lane. He reportedly lost control of the vehicle, crashing into the central divider before hitting the rear of a Perodua Myvi in the middle lane. "The impact caused the airbags to deploy, obstructing the driver's vision and causing the car to swerve into the left lane, where it collided with a motorcycle and a Honda BR-V," Zamzuri said. The motorcycle was ridden by a 32-year-old man, with another 32-year-old as his pillion passenger. Both men are in stable condition and receiving treatment in the Yellow Zone of Serdang Hospital. A 32-second video clip of the crash has since gone viral on social media, appearing on the Viral Now TV page. Zamzuri added that the driver of the Toyota Mark X underwent urine and alcohol screening, both of which returned negative results. The case is being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
