A viral fight at a Shah Alam restaurant was triggered by a smoking reprimand, with police now tracking down those involved in the assault
KUALA LANGAT: Police are investigating a physical altercation that broke out at a nasi kandar restaurant in Bandar Rimbayu, Telok Panglima Garang, on April 15.
Kuala Langat District Police Chief Superintendent Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said that a report regarding the incident was received at approximately 2.07am.
Initial investigations revealed that the conflict was triggered by a misunderstanding between two groups after one individual was reprimanded for smoking within the premises.
“The altercation escalated into a quarrel, and both parties subsequently assaulted one another,” Akmalrizal said in a statement.
He added that the case is being investigated under Section 160 of the Penal Code.
A 52-second video of the brawl had earlier gone viral on social media. Based on footage shared online, the incident appears to have been time-stamped at approximately 12.27am on April 15.
The clip depicted a commotion unfolding in the restaurant’s outdoor dining area, with several patrons seen rising from their tables as bystanders attempted to de-escalate the situation.
Members of the public with information on the incident are urged to assist in the investigation by contacting the nearest police station or the Kuala Langat district police headquarters operations room.
