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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
PJ police: Five arrested over Songkran brawl at 1 Utama mall, probe opened for rioting after tussle over water gun refills
PETALING JAYA, April 22 — The police said today a brawl which took place at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre outdoor car park during a Songkran celebration recently stemmed from a scuffle between participants during a refilling of water pistols. When contacted by the media, Petaling Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Shahrulnizam Ja'far said five individuals — all male between late 20s to late 30s — have been arrested so far. In a video that went viral on Sunday, participants from several groups were seen clashing with one another during the Songkran Festival 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Malay Mail (@themalaymail) Participants were also observed tossing plastic chairs and barricades, with a selected few wielding makeshift weapons as well. Some of them were also seen assaulting each other. The case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting with weapons. Under the section, anyone found guilty of rioting with 'firearm, ammunition, explosive, corrosive, injurious or obnoxious substance, stick, stone or any weapon or missile capable of use as a weapon of offence' shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
Malay Mail
22-04-2025
- Malay Mail
PJ police: Five arrested over Songkran brawl at 1 Utama mall, probe opened for rioting after tussle over water gun refills
PETALING JAYA, April 22 — The police said today a brawl which took place at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre outdoor car park during a Songkran celebration recently stemmed from a scuffle between participants during a refilling of water pistols. When contacted by the media, Petaling Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Shahrulnizam Ja'far said five individuals have been arrested so far. In a video that went viral on Sunday, participants from several groups were seen clashing with one another during the Songkran Festival 2025. Participants were also observed tossing plastic chairs and barricades, with a selected few wielding makeshift weapons as well. Some of them were also seen assaulting each other. The case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting with weapons. Under the section, anyone found guilty of rioting with 'firearm, ammunition, explosive, corrosive, injurious or obnoxious substance, stick, stone or any weapon or missile capable of use as a weapon of offence' shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
Hype Malaysia
21-04-2025
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Fight Broke Out During Songkran Festival At 1 Utama
Violence is never the optimal way to solve conflicts. Unfortunately, this primal tendency of ours does occasionally show up from time to time. Be it the frustration from someone cutting the queue, or some kind of political disagreement, the red mist is never far behind. A festive celebration turned chaotic when a brawl erupted during the Songkran Festival at 1 Utama Shopping Centre over the weekend. The incident occurred at the open-air car park, where the festival event was being held from 10th to 20th April, featuring water games, Thai delicacies, and live music performances. The parking lot was a mess with chairs and fists being thrown in the air, between the bigger eating area tents and brightly lit food stalls, the brawlers fought it out in the rain. Meanwhile, onlookers watch the degeneracy in awe while shooting off a squirt or two with their water pistols. Commenters were quick to point out the absurdity of a foreign event being reduced to such a state: 'Such a good Songkran event spoiled by a few hooligans…' The brawl has turned into the fly in the ointment for a 10-day event. Others voice their worry that authorities are banning such events and ruining the fun for everyone else: 'Oh great, brainless, next time authorities won't approve such events.' Petaling Jaya Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Shahrulnizam Ja'far, stated that although no official reports have been lodged, investigations will nonetheless proceed. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year celebrated annually from 13th to 15th April. While globally recognised for its exuberant water festivities, the festival's core traditions involve visiting temples, offering food to monks, and performing ritual water pourings over Buddha statues and elders' hands, reflecting reverence and the cleansing of sins. Watch the viral clip below: Sources: Facebook, MalayMail Gan contributed to this article.
The Sun
21-04-2025
- The Sun
Cops probe viral brawl at PJ mall's Songkran celebration
PETALING JAYA: Police have launched an investigation into a brawl that erupted during a Songkran celebration at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre's outdoor car park, after a video of the violent scuffle went viral online. Although no police reports have been filed by the public, Malay Mail reported that Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja'far has directed the Damansara police station chief to file a report on the matter to facilitate the investigation. The footage, which surfaced yesterday, showed festival-goers from several groups clashing with one another, hurling plastic chairs and barricades, and engaging in physical assaults. Some individuals were seen wielding makeshift weapons in the chaos.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
PJ police confirm probe against Songkran brawl at 1 Utama mall after viral video shows scuffle, chair-throwing (VIDEO)
PETALING JAYA, April 21 — A scuffle which took place at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre outdoor car park during a Songkran celebration recently is currently under police investigation, after a video of the incident has gone viral. When contacted by the media, Petaling Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Shahrulnizam Ja'far however said no police reports have been lodged over the incident. However, he had nevertheless instructed the Damansara police station chief to lodge a report himself in order to commence investigations. In the video that has gone viral yesterday, participants from several groups were seen clashing with one another during the Songkran Festival 2025. Participants were also observed tossing plastic chairs and barricades, with a selected few wielding makeshift weapons as well. Some of them were also seen assaulting each other.
