Bukit Bintang is safe for all, police declare
There is enough police presence in the Bukit Bintang area, especially in Low Yat Plaza, and so all shops should be allowed to be opened, police said today.
Bukit Bintang is therefore safe for all, tourists and locals alike, police ensured today.
"There is heavy police presence and we are allowing all shops to open. It is safe, I can say that with confidence,” Kuala Lumpur police chief Tajudin Md Isa said.
There is enough police presence in the Bukit Bintang area, especially in Low Yat Plaza, and so all shops should be allowed to be opened, police said today.
Bukit Bintang is therefore safe for all, tourists and locals alike, police ensured today.
"There is heavy police presence and we are allowing all shops to open. It is safe, I can say that with confidence,” Kuala Lumpur police chief Tajudin Md Isa said.
"The situation is calm again, and there will be police patrolling the area in and around Low Yat Plaza," Tajudin told a press conference at the city police headquarters.
On Saturday, Low Yat Plaza was the scene of a brawl, after a group of men got into a fight with traders.
Last night, the popular shopping destination was rocked by what Tajudin described as "a minor riot".
It began after crowds began to gather outside Low Yat Plaza after thre breaking of fast, and continued to gather there past midnight.
At 4.30am, a group of men attacked a Proton Iswara, injuring two people.
Six people suffered minor injuries
Overall six people, including three media practitioners, sustained minor injuries during the scuffles yesterday.
Eighteen people have been arrested, including 14 for attacking the car.
Three others, including a Low Yat Plaza outlet trader, have been arrested for a brawl at the mall on Saturday, while the other detainee was a suspected thief.
The theft suspect thief has been remanded for three days until tomorrow.
The incidents are being investigated under Section 379 of the Penal Code for theft, Section 148 for rioting and Section 427 for rioting with weapons.
The chaos is believed to have stemmed from dissatisfaction over the first arrest, with social media claiming that the suspect was actually cheated by traders.
Police have denied that narrative.
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