Melaka cafe gig death: Police reclassify case as murder after delivery rider dies; 10 detained

On October 17, a 21-year-old delivery rider sustained severe injuries while attending a gig at a cafe in Kampung Jawa, Melaka. The incident occurred when the victim was attempting to watch the performance. Subsequently, he was taken to Melaka Hospital, where he was placed in intensive care. Tragically, the victim passed away on October 21 due to life-threatening injuries to the back of his head.

Initially, the police treated the case under Section 326 of the Penal Code, which pertains to voluntarily causing grievous hurt using a weapon or dangerous object. However, following an extensive investigation, the case has now been reclassified as a murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code.

Ten individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 were detained on October 18 and 19 to aid in the investigation. It is noteworthy that the gig did not possess a permit from the police or local authorities, and the manner in which the event was organized is currently under scrutiny. The circumstances surrounding the gig's emergence on social media platform Threads have also captured public attention.