21-07-2025
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.
