Cops arrest five men after video of alleged armed assault in Petaling Jaya goes viral

Petaling Jaya District Police Chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said that during the arrests, police also seized a machete and a saw believed to have been used in the incident. — Bernama pic

First Published: Sunday, 11 Oct 2026 9:24 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Police have arrested five men, aged between 30 and 40, on suspicion of being involved in an attack on a man using dangerous weapons at a housing area in Petaling Jaya on Friday.

Petaling Jaya District Police Chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said that during the arrests, police also seized a machete and a saw believed to have been used in the incident.

“At 1.03am yesterday (Friday), the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters (IPD) received a police report from a local man stating that he had been attacked by several individuals. Police also tracked down a video related to the incident that went viral on social media,” he said in a statement yesterday.

He added that three of the arrested suspects have multiple past records involving criminal and drug offences, while the other two have no recorded criminal history.

“The case is investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for possessing weapons or dangerous objects during a riot. The public is advised not to spread inaccurate information or make any speculations regarding this incident,” he said.

Shamsudin also urged witnesses with information related to the incident to come forward to the nearest police station or contact the Petaling Jaya IPD operations room directly at 03-79662222 to assist with the investigation. — Bernama