Police arrested 15 individuals, including 14 men and one woman aged 17 to 30, for igniting flares and reckless driving on Jalan Sultan Ismail near Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, at about 2 a.m. on May 17. [1, 2, 3] The group used a Toyota Hilux pickup truck and two electric scrambler motorcycles, which are off-road vehicles not allowed on roads, during the stunt. [1, 2, 4, 3, 5]
The flare display and dangerous driving were linked to a promotional campaign for a Dengkil-based clothing shop’s sixth anniversary. Police said eight participants were paid between RM50 and RM700 each by the clothing shop owner, not an external rental company, to take part. [2, 3]
Authorities seized the pickup truck, scrambler motorcycles, and clothing worn during the stunt for evidence. [2, 3] Assistant Commissioner Sazalee Adam said the actions posed risks to public safety, disrupting order and disturbing residents and businesses in the busy tourist hotspot. He described the stunt as "highly irresponsible because they endanger public safety." [1, 5]
Police have opened investigations under several laws including public nuisance, dangerous driving, explosives, and communications offenses. [1, 2, 4, 3, 5] All suspects tested negative for drugs, and checks on their criminal records continue. [2]
Police arrested the suspects across multiple locations including Batu Caves, Shah Alam, Kajang, and Dengkil between noon and late evening on May 17. [2, 3] The suspects were remanded for three days starting May 19 to aid with investigations. [2, 3]
Videos showed a banner with the number "6.6" during the stunt, but its meaning remains under investigation. [1, 4, 5] Police urged those involved and the public with relevant information to come forward and assist investigations. [1, 4, 5] Assistant Commissioner Sazalee Adam said, "We urge all individuals involved in the video to come forward and surrender themselves to assist investigations, while members of the public with information related to the incident are also encouraged to contact police." [5]
