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New Straits Times
09-08-2025
- New Straits Times
Man arrested over viral Genting Highlands road rage fight
BENTONG: A 24-year-old man has been arrested to assist police investigations into a road rage incident involving a fight between two motorists in Genting Highlands, which was caught on video and has gone viral on social media yesterday. District police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar said investigations showed the incident occurred at about 9am on Aug 3 at KM10.3 of Jalan Genting Highlands near here. He said investigations also showed that road rage was the cause of the altercation, which left one motorist injured. "A 32-year-old man claimed he was on his way back from Genting Highlands to Subang Jaya when he encountered a car driven by the suspect dangerously, braking suddenly and blocking his path. "The victim managed to overtake the suspect's car, prompting the suspect to chase and ram into the rear of the victim's vehicle. "The victim stopped his car and was suddenly attacked by the suspect, who punched him in the face and injured his neck. "Two of the victim's friends, a 22-year-old man and woman, intervened to break up the fight," he said in a statement last night. Police arrested the suspect at the Bentong district police headquarters later the same day. He has been remanded for four days to assist investigations under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987. Zaiham advised the public not to speculate on the case.
New Straits Times
22-07-2025
- New Straits Times
3 foreigners among 8 nabbed over SkyAvenue brawl
BENTONG: Three foreigners were among eight individuals detained to assist investigations in connection with a viral fight at SkyAvenue in Genting Highlands, near here, on July 10. The suspects were aged between 28 and 61 years. Authorities are still tracking down three more individuals who could shed light on the brawl. District police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar, in a statement today, said a knife and a piece of iron believed to have been used during the incident were seized from the suspects. "The eight were arrested at various locations in Genting Highlands, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. "We are now tracking three other individuals, including a Chinese national, who have information on the incident." Zaiham said the eight have been remanded for investigations under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting with weapons. He urged people with information on the case or suspects to come forward to assist with the investigation by contacting the Bentong district police operations room at 09-222222 or any nearest police station. On July 11, Zaiham said police received two reports on the fight at SkyAvenue, and investigations were underway to identify the suspects.
New Straits Times
11-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police tracking suspects in viral Genting Highlands brawl
BENTONG: Police are working to identify those involved in a viral fight that took place at SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands, earlier this week. District police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar said a video of the incident, which showed a group of men fighting, had been widely shared on social media platforms. "Further investigation is underway to identify the suspects involved in this incident," he said in a statement. The fight, which occurred yesterday, prompted two separate police reports to be lodged today at 11.49am and 12.50pm. Police have opened an investigation paper and are probing the matter under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting with weapons, which carries a penalty of up to five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both upon conviction. Zaiham urged those involved to come forward to assist with the investigation and advised the public not to speculate while the probe is ongoing.
Sinar Daily
16-06-2025
- Sinar Daily
Man claims he was sexually harassed by balloon seller in Genting Highlands
The man alleged that the vendor offered him fried bananas and asked him to show something believed to be his private parts in exchange for RM50. A screenshot from the TikTok video shows the user claiming to have been sexually harassed by a balloon seller in Genting Highlands. BENTONG – Police have yet to receive any reports following viral claims that a man was sexually harassed by a balloon seller in Genting Highlands. Bentong district police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the three-minute and eight-second video was uploaded by the individual on the social media platform TikTok. According to Zaiham, police detected the video clip at around 10.30pm on Tuesday. 'Initial investigations found that no police report had been lodged as of Wednesday regarding the incident. 'We urge the owner of the TikTok account to come forward to the Bentong District Police Headquarters (IPD) to assist with the investigation,' he said in a statement on Wednesday. Bentong district police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar. Earlier, in the video posted by the TikTok user, the individual claimed to have been approached by a man, a vendor offering free balloons, who then invited him to a room to give him food. Once in the room, the individual alleged that the vendor offered him fried bananas and asked him to show something believed to be his private parts in exchange for RM50, but he managed to escape. Zaiham added that initial checks on the TikTok account also revealed that the individual had claimed to be a victim of similar incidents and crimes at other locations. 'If I find any elements of falsehood in the claims, police will not hesitate to take action. 'Public safety is not a matter to be taken lightly, as such actions can create negative perceptions and public unease,' he said. He also urged anyone who has experienced similar incidents to come forward or contact the nearest police station. 'The public is encouraged to lodge a report if they have been victims so that a thorough investigation can be conducted,' he added.
Daily Express
11-06-2025
- Daily Express
Cops probing video alleging sexual harassment by Genting balloon vendor
Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: The three-minute video showed a man catching his breath outside a building in Genting Highlands, recalling an encounter with an older man purportedly giving out balloons to strangers. PETALING JAYA: Police are investigating a video showing a man alleging sexual harassment by a balloon vendor in Genting Highlands in Bentong, Pahang. Bentong police chief Zaiham Kahar said in a statement that no official report was filed on the incident. Advertisement He urged the owner of the TikTok account on which the video was posted to come forward and assist in investigations. 'Initial checks on the TikTok account's content revealed that the individual may have been involved in several other similar incidents at different locations, where attempts of criminal acts were made against them,' he said. Zaiham urged those who had experienced similar incidents to contact the police and file a report. The three-minute video showed a man catching his breath outside a building in Genting Highlands, recalling an encounter with an older man who was purportedly giving balloons to strangers. The man claimed that upon accepting a balloon, the vendor invited him to a room for a snack. However, the balloon vendor allegedly locked the two of them in the room and asked the man to expose himself for RM50, which he refused to do. But the man later pulled out a RM50 note from his hoodie before the video ended. Asked if the video could be a prank, Zaiham said a report would be filed if it was found to be fake. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
