Seven Yemeni Nationals Detained Over Dangerous Driving Stunt in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Police have detained seven Yemeni nationals to assist in investigations into an incident involving two cars driven dangerously along Jalan Sungai Besi early yesterday morning.

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa confirmed that the suspects, aged between 23 and 26, were arrested in the capital and have since been released on police bail.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident occurred at approximately 12:30 am on Aug 28 while both vehicles were travelling along Jalan Sungai Besi towards Jalan Bukit Bintang. Video footage of the incident went viral on social media, showing passengers leaning their bodies out and sitting precariously on the window frames while the cars were in motion.

Authorities identified five of those detained as students at a public university in Kedah, while the remaining two are university graduates.

“Five of those detained are students at a public university in Kedah, while the other two are university graduates,” Mohd Zamzuri said in a statement today.

Police questioning revealed that the dangerous stunt was carried out merely for fun in celebration of a friend’s wedding.

The case is being investigated under Section 336 of the Penal Code for negligent or rash acts endangering human life or the personal safety of others. Upon conviction, the offence carries a penalty of up to three months’ imprisonment, a fine of up to RM500, or both.

Members of the public or witnesses with information regarding the incident are urged to contact the Tun H.S. Lee Traffic Police Station at 03-2071 9999 or report to any nearby police station.

–NMT