KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Police have detained 15 people, including a woman, less than 24 hours after they allegedly ignited flares and rode dangerously around Bukit Bintang in an incident that went viral on social media.
According to The Star, Dang Wangi police chief ACP Sazalee Adam said the suspects, aged between 17 and 30, were arrested in Batu Caves, Shah Alam, Dengkil and Kajang during an operation conducted between noon and 8pm yesterday.
He reportedly said that police seized two electric scrambler motorcycles and a four-wheel-drive vehicle believed to have been used in the stunt.
The incident reportedly took place at about 2am yesterday along Jalan Sultan Ismail, where a group was seen igniting flares while riding through the busy tourist district.
Sazalee was quoted saying that initial investigations found that the stunt was carried out to promote a clothing shop in Dengkil, with one of those detained, a 24-year-old man, identified as the shop owner.
He said the shop owner had allegedly hired several individuals to perform the dangerous acts, with each participant reportedly paid between RM50 and RM700.
According to the English daily, police also found that the electric scramblers involved were only permitted for off-road use, and summonses would be issued for the offence.
The suspects have been remanded until Thursday as investigations continue under several laws, including Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Date: 19 May, 2026 2:00 pm
Source: Malay Mail
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