12 Malaysian men and Vietnamese woman arrested after violent Johor Bahru restaurant assault
Thirteen people were arrested after a violent assault at a mamak restaurant in Johor Bahru early on 27 Dec. Police said metal chairs and a meat cleaver were used, injuring two victims, with the incident linked to a dispute over a personal debt.
- 13 suspects were arrested over a violent attack at a mamak restaurant in Johor Bahru on 27 December.
- Victims were assaulted with metal chairs and a meat cleaver, allegedly over a personal debt dispute.
- Police seized weapons and phones, found drug links, and are hunting remaining suspects under criminal and drug laws.
MALAYSIA: Police arrested 13 people after a violent assault at a mamak restaurant in Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru, in the early hours of 27 December.
The suspects — 12 Malaysian men and a Vietnamese woman — were detained at multiple locations across the city.
Findings from investigations
Johor Bahru Selatan police said the victims were attacked with metal chairs and a meat cleaver, resulting in injuries to their heads, arms and legs.
Investigators believe the incident was triggered by a dispute involving a personal debt.
Police seized seven mobile phones, a knife and clothing linked to the incident.
Background checks showed seven suspects had prior criminal or drug-related records, while six tested positive for ketamine.
Videos of the assault later circulated online, capturing a chaotic scene and bystanders urging the attackers to stop.
Several suspects remain at large.
The case is being probed under the Penal Code and the Dangerous Drugs Act.
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