Syed Putra and friends enjoying themselves at Jalan Bukit Bintang

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Police are hunting for a group of men who were captured on video igniting flares from the back of a moving pickup truck in the heart of Bukit Bintang early Sunday morning.

The manhunt was launched after a video of the incident surfaced on the social media platform Threads, showing the convoy of a Toyota Hilux and two electric scrambler motorcycles on Jalan Sultan Ismail at around 2 am, New Straits Times reported.

Dang Wangi OCPD ACP Sazalee Adam said the reckless act posed a significant risk to public safety in the popular tourist hotspot.

"This could pose a danger to public safety, disrupt public order, and affect the peace of residents and traders in the area," he told a press conference today.

 

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Flare-wielding convoy: Police hunt group after viral video shows Bukit Bintang stunt​

A still shows people holding lit flares on the bed of a pickup truck at the intersection of Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur.

By Malay Mail

Monday, 18 May 2026 5:42 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Police are hunting for a group of men who were captured on video igniting flares from the back of a moving pickup truck in the heart of Bukit Bintang early Sunday morning.

The manhunt was launched after a video of the incident surfaced on the social media platform Threads, showing the convoy of a Toyota Hilux and two electric scrambler motorcycles on Jalan Sultan Ismail at around 2 am, New Straits Times reported.

Dang Wangi OCPD ACP Sazalee Adam said the reckless act posed a significant risk to public safety in the popular tourist hotspot.

“This could pose a danger to public safety, disrupt public order, and affect the peace of residents and traders in the area,” he told a press conference today.

Police are also investigating the meaning behind a banner displaying the number ‘6.6’ that was seen with the group.

Sazalee confirmed that a multi-pronged investigation has been opened.

The case is being investigated under Section 290 of the Penal Code for public nuisance, Section 42 of the Road Transport Act for reckless driving, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act for the misuse of network facilities.

Police are urging members of the public with any information to contact the Dang Wangi police headquarters at 03-2600 2222 or visit their nearest police station.

 

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That area is weird. It's like another planet. You can sit on the bar and guy sitting next to you can be from Somalia or Tanzania or Ireland........ And they say they come to KL many times and loved it.

 

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KL flare stunt for clothing store lands nine in court after Bukit Bintang chaos goes viral​

A still shows people holding lit flares on the bed of a pickup truck at the intersection of Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur.
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By Malay Mail
Friday, 22 May 2026 10:13 AM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Nine people are expected to be charged in court today after a viral publicity stunt involving flares and reckless driving in Bukit Bintang sparked outrage online, according to New Straits Times.


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Police said another six individuals detained in connection with the case will be released and turned into prosecution witnesses.


The suspects were among a group of 15 people — 14 men and one woman aged between 17 and 30 — arrested less than 24 hours after videos of the incident began circulating on social media.

Authorities said the arrests were made between noon and 10pm in Batu Caves, Shah Alam, Kajang and Dengkil following public tip-offs.


Investigators found the group included the 24-year-old owner of a clothing store, several employees and individuals allegedly hired to take part in the stunt. Eight participants were reportedly paid between RM50 and RM700.


Police believe the act was staged to promote the business in conjunction with the clothing outlet’s sixth anniversary campaign in Dengkil.

The group had drawn attention after videos showed individuals igniting flares while riding in the back of a pickup truck along Jalan Sultan Ismail near a fast-food outlet in Bukit Bintang early Sunday morning.


Police also seized a pickup truck, two electric scrambler motorcycles and clothing believed to have been worn during the stunt.

The case is being investigated under Section 290 of the Penal Code for public nuisance, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act for indecent behaviour, Section 6 of the Explosives Act 1957, Section 42 of the Road Transport Act for reckless and dangerous driving, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act.