Two nabbed for trying to enter Istana Negara with machete in car

Two nabbed for trying to enter Istana Negara with machete in car

Published: May 18, 2024 2:58 PM


Police yesterday arrested two men who tried to enter Istana Negara with a machete in their car.

According to Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohd Isa, the incident happened at about 4.40pm when the suspects arrived at Gate 3 of the National Palace in Perodua Kembara.

"The men told the police officers on duty that they wanted to meet the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Upon checking, a machete was found inside the suspects' vehicle.

"Following this, the two, aged 29 and 37, were arrested, and both tested negative for drugs," Rusdi said in a statement today.

Rudsi said the case is being investigated under Section 447/511 of the Penal Code, as well as Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958.

"Both suspects have been remanded for four days from today until May 21 to facilitate investigations.

"We urge the public not to speculate or spread uncertain news about the incident," Rusdi cautioned.


Previous cases

This is not the first time individuals have landed in hot water after trying to enter palaces.

In 2020, a former hotel worker was jailed for five months for trying to enter the Johor palace.

Also the same year, a lorry driver was arrested for trying to ram his vehicle into the gate of Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar, Perak. The suspect, Muhammad Lokman Mohamad Termizi, was found in possession of a toy gun and a knife upon arrest.

He was later sentenced to two years and nine months in jail.

Last year, a roti canai trader was jailed for a month and fined RM500 for trying to enter Istana Negara.