Police seek charges against eight men over Kampung Sungai Baru clash that injured Dang Wangi chief

Police seek charges against eight men over Kampung Sungai Baru clash that injured Dang Wangi chief



This file picture shows a general view of Kampung Sungai Baru in Kuala Lumpur April 26, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Friday, 19 Sep 2025 1:41 PM MYT


KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — Police will seek to charge eight men over an altercation in Kampung Sungai Baru on September 11 that left Dang Wangi District Police Chief ACP Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman injured.

Deputy Kuala Lumpur Police Chief DCP Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the investigation paper, which was first referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor on September 17 and returned with further instructions, would be resubmitted at 3.30pm today with charge recommendations against all suspects.

“There have been two recent arrests involving two local Malay men, bringing the total number of arrests to eight local Malay men,” he said.

“All of them were released on police bail after the remand period ended.” he added.


Police said they recorded statements from 67 individuals regarding the matter.

These include 52 police officers, among them the Dang Wangi chief. They also interviewed three Kuala Lumpur court officers, two Civil Defence Force personnel and two Kuala Lumpur Hospital medical officers.

Others were a lawyer for KL City Developer, a Kampung Sungai Baru residents’ representative, a director of KL City Gateway Sdn Bhd, four members of the public who lodged reports, and a local woman who is guardian to one of the arrested individuals.

The incident occurred during a court-ordered building evacuation in Kampung Sungai Baru on 11 September.