A MAN in Telok Mengkuang, Kuala Langat, launched a violent attack at a local seafood restaurant on Tuesday afternoon, swinging a meat cleaver and a cane at police officers and a patrol vehicle, prompting a swift response from authorities.
Kuala Langat District Police Chief Superintendent Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi confirmed the incident, saying police received a report around 3.30pm on Wednesday from officers stationed at MPV Sector 4 in Telok Panglima Garang. A rapid response team was dispatched to investigate.
"Upon arrival, police discovered a local man behaving aggressively with a meat cleaver and a cane," Superintendent Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said. "Preliminary investigation revealed the suspect had smashed various items inside a seafood restaurant on Jalan Pandan 2, Telok Mengkuang."
The man also caused damage to three civilian vehicles parked nearby. His behaviour escalated further when he swung the weapons at officers and the MPV, endangering both law enforcement personnel and members of the public.
"Thanks to the swift and efficient actions of officers at the scene, the suspect was successfully apprehended," the superintendent added. The man was subsequently taken to Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital in Klang for medical assessment.
The case is being investigated under Section 353 and Section 427 of the Penal Code, as well as Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Dangerous Weapons Act.
Authorities have appealed to anyone with information to assist in the investigation.
"Members of the public who have information regarding the case are encouraged to visit the nearest police station or contact the Kuala Langat District Police Headquarters Operations Room at 03-3187 2222 to assist with investigations," said Superintendent Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi.
Footage of the incident circulated widely on social media, showing a shirtless man chasing another individual with what appeared to be a knife through the restaurant and into the street, drawing hundreds of reactions and shares as viewers reacted to the brazen nature of the attack.
The video depicts chaos as the suspect pursued his target in full view of diners and passersby before being restrained on the ground.
Police arrived shortly afterwards and placed him in handcuffs. It remains unclear what triggered the attack or whether anyone was injured. Authorities continue to investigate. - April 9, 2026
