'Abang Belon has 13 criminal records, mostly related to narcotics'

Summary

• Balloon vendor “Abang Belon” gained public sympathy after a scuffle with DBKL, but was later revealed to have 13 prior criminal records, mostly drug-related.

• Several parties, including Umno Youth, showed support for him, with offers to cover his medical and legal costs.

• Police have opened investigation papers under multiple Penal Code sections, with three reports filed related to the altercation, including one by the vendor’s mother.

A balloon vendor, who received an outpouring of sympathy and support from netizens and politicians after his scuffle with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) officers, has 13 prior criminal records, mostly related to narcotics.

“The suspect has been charged in connection with six of these cases,” said a source, according to Bernama.

Among others, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh was among those who condemned the officers over the melee, which went viral on social media.

He said Umno Youth would cover the medical and legal costs for the vendor, affectionately known as “Abang Belon”.

Bukit Aman CID director Shuhaily Mohd Zain told reporters yesterday that two of the three investigation papers initiated following the altercation have been referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC).

He said the investigation papers are under Section 186 and Section 325 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public officer in the discharge of their duties and causing grievous bodily harm.

“We are still waiting for feedback from MCMC regarding a website linked to the investigation under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation,” he added.

Shuhaily (above) urged the public to remain level-headed and not be influenced by emotionally charged issues, advising them to act with maturity, adhere to the law, and work together to uphold national harmony.

Previously, it was reported that chaos ensued on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman on March 28 when a raid by the DBKL enforcement team on an unlicensed vendor escalated into a fight.

Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Azry Akmar Ayob also confirmed that three reports had been filed regarding the incident.

The first was lodged by a DBKL enforcement officer and is being investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a civil servant from discharging their duties.

The second report was filed by another DBKL officer regarding the circulation of his image on Facebook, along with accompanying threatening statements, whereas the third report was made by the balloon vendor, Zaimuddin Azlan’s mother.

Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Azry Akmar Ayob also confirmed that three reports had been filed regarding the incident.

The first was lodged by a DBKL enforcement officer and is being investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a civil servant from discharging their duties.

The second report was filed by another DBKL officer regarding the circulation of his image on Facebook, along with accompanying threatening statements, whereas the third report was made by the balloon vendor’s mother.

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