Malaysian court fines 34 men following armed riot and lorry ramming at Kuala Lumpur entertainment outlet

A group of 34 men were fined up to RM3,000 for a violent armed attack on a Cheras KTV outlet involving a lorry breach and property damage.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 11, 2026, 5:28 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Straits Times

Judicial Rulings Following a Violent Entertainment Venue Breach

A Magistrate’s Court in Kuala Lumpur has issued financial penalties to 34 men who participated in a coordinated storming of an entertainment outlet in Taman Shamelin earlier this month. On April 10, 32 members of the group pleaded guilty to rioting charges and were sentenced to pay RM3,000 each, with the alternative of serving four months in prison. The defendants, ranging in age from 21 to 57, appeared before Magistrate Faezahnoor Hassan following their arrest for the violent April 5 encounter. Two younger participants, both aged 19, received slightly lower fines of RM2,000 each.

Details of the Armed Confrontation and Property Destruction

The formal charges against the group were filed under Section 148 of the Penal Code, which specifically addresses participation in a riot while in possession of weapons. According to court proceedings, the men were armed with a variety of dangerous implements, including sticks and stones, alongside claims of ammunition and explosives present during the assault. The attack targeted a premises in the Cheras district at approximately 7:30 pm, resulting in significant damage to the property within the compound. Investigators utilized a viral one-minute video as evidence, which captured the moment the group forced entry through the main gates.

Tactical Breach Using a Heavy Vehicle

The statement of facts presented in court revealed a dramatic sequence of events where the suspects used a lorry to ram through the front gate of the KTV outlet. Once the vehicle breached the perimeter, the group flooded into the premises to carry out further damage. This heavy-vehicle tactic allowed the armed suspects to bypass security measures and enter the breach en masse. Police reports confirmed that the suspects were seen carrying various blunt and sharp objects as they moved through the compound, causing widespread alarm in the Taman Shamelin area.