Man remanded after viral video of provocative act at National Day celebration in Putrajaya

2 Sep 2026 • 3:01 PM MYT
Malay Mail
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PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — A man in his 30s, believed to be involved in a provocative incident during the 69th National Day celebrations last Monday, has been remanded for one day starting today.

Magistrate Ezrene Zakariah issued the remand order following an application by the police.

Putrajaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Aidi Sham Mohamed confirmed the arrest when contacted. “The suspect has been remanded for one day starting today,” he said.

Prior to this, a video went viral on social media showing a man acting provocatively by attempting to jump over a barrier to enter the seating area during the 69th National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya.

The case is being investigated under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955. — Bernama

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