KUALA LUMPUR: Police have initiated investigations into a recent viral incident involving a man causing a scene outside the PKNS Complex in Shah Alam with his pet dog.
Shah Alam police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said that three reports were filed regarding the incident, leading to the opening of two investigation papers under Section 323 and Section 290 of the Penal Code, as well as Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (1998).
"The investigation revealed that the suspect had tied his dog outside the PKNS Complex while he went inside a gold shop to purchase one kilogram of gold. Frustrated by the lack of service, he shouted abusive language at the staff, which escalated into a commotion," he said.
He added that bystanders attempted to calm the suspect, resulting in a scuffle before security personnel intervened and escorted him out.
The situation further escalated when the suspect tried to bring his dog into the building, but was stopped by the guard.
The police report filed by the suspect is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which carries a penalty of up to one year in prison or a fine not exceeding RM2,000.
Witness reports are being investigated under Section 290 of the Penal Code, which carries a fine of up to RM400, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 with a fine of up to RM100, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act, which may result in a year of imprisonment or a fine of up to RM50,000 upon conviction.