Malaysian police arrest 7 Yemeni men in Kuala Lumpur after dangerous road stunt goes viral
Seven Yemeni men were arrested in Malaysia after they allegedly performed dangerous stunts while travelling in two vehicles along Jalan Sungai Besi early on Friday. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the incident, which occurred at about 12.30am, came to light after a video of the incident went viral on social media. He said preliminary…
KUALA LUMPUR: Seven Yemeni men, including five university students, are under investigation for engaging in dangerous stunts while celebrating a friend's wedding, according to city police. Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa of the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department confirmed the authenticity of a viral video showing the group performing risky acts by leaning out of and sitting on windows of two moving vehicles along Jalan Sungai Besi.
The incident transpired around 12:30 AM yesterday as both vehicles were en route to Jalan Bukit Bintang. The seven men, aged between 23 and 26, were all Yemeni citizens. Five were enrolled in a public university in Kedah, while the remaining two were university graduates. Zamzuri stated that the group's actions were motivated by celebration for a friend's wedding.
The case is being investigated under Section 336 of the Penal Code, which deals with negligent or reckless acts that put others in danger. If found guilty, the perpetrators face a maximum of three months in prison, a fine of up to RM500, or both. The public is encouraged to provide any information related to the incident to the Tun H.S. Lee Traffic Police Station at 03-2071 9999 or any nearby police station.
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