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Nine individuals are expected to be charged in court today, 22 May, over the viral Bukit Bintang publicity stunt organised to promote a clothing store
The late-night stunt on 18 May involved flares, reckless driving, and electric scrambler motorcycles.
Police said six others detained in connection with the incident are expected to be released and turned into prosecution witnesses, reported the New Straits Times.
The case stems from a viral video showing a group igniting flares while riding in the back of a pickup truck along Jalan Sultan Ismail near Bukit Bintang.
Authorities had earlier arrested 15 individuals
The suspects comprised 14 men and one woman aged between 17 and 30, arrested less than 24 hours after the footage began circulating online
The arrests were carried out in Batu Caves, Shah Alam, Kajang, and Dengkil following information received from the public.
Investigators said the group included a 24-year-old clothing store owner, employees, and several individuals allegedly hired specifically to participate in the stunt.
Eight participants were allegedly paid between RM50 and RM700 to take part in the activity
Preliminary investigations found that the stunt was carried out as part of a promotional campaign linked to the sixth anniversary of a clothing store based in Dengkil.
Police had previously revealed that the '6.6' banner displayed during the stunt was being investigated, before later linking it to the store's anniversary campaign.
Authorities also seized a pickup truck, two electric scrambler motorcycles, and clothing believed to have been worn during the incident.
The case is being investigated under multiple provisions of the law.
Police have applied Section 290 of the Penal Code for public nuisance, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 for indecent behaviour likely to cause a breach of peace, Section 6 of the Explosives Act 1957, Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Earlier, Dang Wangi district police chief Sazalee Adam said the stunt endangered public safety, particularly in a busy tourist area like Bukit Bintang.
