Nasi kandar brawl over smoking dispute

 

Investigations revealed that a misunderstanding broke out between two parties after one of them was told off for smoking in the area.- Screengrab from viral video.

KUALA LANGAT: A misunderstanding over smoking at a public eatery escalated into a physical brawl at a nasi kandar restaurant in Bandar Rimbayu, Telok Panglima Garang.

The incident, which occurred at about 2.07am on April 15, reportedly began when one individual was reprimanded for smoking within the premises.

District police chief Superintendent Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said police received a report on the altercation from a local man.

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"Investigations revealed that a misunderstanding broke out between two parties after one of them was told off for smoking in the area.

"The situation then escalated into a fight, with both parties hitting each other," he said in a statement.

He said the case is being investigated under Section 160 of the Penal Code for affray.

Those convicted under the section can face imprisonment of up to six months, a fine of up to RM1,000, or both.

Police urged those with information on the incident to come forward at the nearest police station, or contact the Kuala Langat district police headquarters operations room at 03-3187 2222. - NST