A 16-year-old boy was arrested by police after driving a car without a license and fleeing when ordered to stop in an incident at Jalan Bandar Baru, Kuala Nerus in Terengganu on Monday.
Kuala Terengganu Deputy District Police Chief, Superintendent Wan Mohd Zaki Wan Ismail said the incident occurred at about 6.30pm while two members of the Kuala Terengganu Police Headquarters (IPD) MPV Patrol Unit were on routine patrol.
“While passing through the area, the policemen spotted a grey Proton Wira car being driven suspiciously.
“The policemen then approached and signaled the driver to stop to conduct an inspection, but the suspect sped up and tried to escape,” he said in a statement today.
According to him, the policemen chased the car and repeatedly ordered the driver to stop using loudspeakers, but the teenager remained stubborn.
“The suspect also drove dangerously, including swerving past a patrol car and almost hitting the patrol car.
"For safety reasons, one of the officers had to pull out an HK MP5 firearm as a stern warning before the suspect finally slowed down and stopped," he said.
Further investigations found that the suspect was a school student, still underage and did not have a driver's license.
"The suspect is believed to have been driving his brother's car without permission. A search of the body and vehicle revealed that no prohibited items were found.
"The police then contacted his family before his father arrived and the suspect was detained for further investigation," he said.
Wan Mohd Zaki said that a summons was issued for driving without a license, in addition to a warning.
“This case is being investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public servant from carrying out his duties.
"The police would like to emphasize that driving without a license and trying to escape from the authorities is a serious offense that can endanger oneself and other road users," he said.
At the same time, he also advised parents to always supervise their children, as well as reminding the public not to misuse social media and make any speculation because action can be taken under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Last Tuesday, a 24-second video went viral showing a chase scene between a police car and a vehicle driven by the teenager, leading to various speculations among social media users. - September 10, 2025
