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The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Man arrested for indecent act in front of Kluang supermarket
KLUANG: A 55-year-old man was arrested for allegedly masturbating in front of a supermarket here. Kluang OCPD Asst Comm Bahrin Mohd Noh said police received a report from a local man regarding the incident, which occurred in front of a supermarket at Jalan Batu 4 at 4.22pm on Thursday (July 17), after a video of the act went viral on social media. 'The incident is believed to have taken place at 4.16pm involving a man performing a sexual act in a public area. 'A team from the Kluang police headquarters' criminal investigation department managed to arrest the suspect,' he said in a added that the suspect was detained by the roadside along Jalan Besar Mersing at about 5pm the same day. 'Checks revealed that the suspect has two prior offences on his criminal record. 'However, a urine test returned negative for drug use,' he Bahrin said the case is being investigated under Section 377D of the Penal Code for outrages on decency, which carries a jail term of up to two years, upon conviction. 'Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to come forward and contact the nearest police station.'They may also reach out to Kluang police headquarters at 07-7784222 / 07-7784256 (direct line), 07-7766822 (hotline) or 014-3656822 (tablet DCC),' he added.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
QuickCheck: Was a man recorded performing an indecent act in public in Kluang?
A screenshot of the viral video of the 55-year-old man being indecent in public in Kluang. PUBLIC spaces are meant for safe passage, not scandalous displays. Yet, a viral video has thrust Kluang into the limelight, with claims of indecency disturbing the peace. So, did a man really perform an indecent act in public as alleged? Verdict: TRUE A man has been arrested for behaving indecently in public in Kluang on Wednesday (July 16), after a video of the incident went viral. Kluang OCPD ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh said that upon receiving a report, police launched an investigation and found that the incident took place in front of a supermarket on Jalan Batu 4 at 4.16pm. He said the 55-year-old man was arrested by the roadside at Jalan Besar Mersing at around 5pm on Thursday (July 17). Checks revealed that the suspect had two prior criminal records, but his urine test came back negative for drugs. "The case is being investigated under Section 377D of the Penal Code, which carries a sentence of up to two years' imprisonment upon conviction," he said in a statement on Friday (July 18). Earlier, a 12-second video went viral on social media showing a man performing an indecent act while holding a mobile phone by the roadside. Source: Bernama
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Man arrested after lewd act outside Kluang supermarket caught on video
KLUANG, July 18 — A 55-year-old man has been arrested by police after he was caught on video performing a lewd act at the entrance of a supermarket at Jalan Batu 4 here. Kluang police chief Asst Comm Bahrin Mohd Noh said a police report on the obscene act was filed at 4.22pm yesterday after the 12-second video clip which went viral on Facebook. 'Following that, the Kluang district police investigated the incident that was believed to have taken place on Wednesday afternoon, around 4.16pm. 'The district's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) managed to locate and arrest the suspect at the roadside along Jalan Besar Mersing here at 5pm yesterday,' he said in a statement here. Bahrin said initial checks revealed that the suspect has two previous records involving criminal offences. However, he added that the suspect tested negative for narcotics abuse. 'The case was being investigated under Section 377D of the Penal Code for displaying gross indecency in public. The penalty for violating this section is imprisonment for up to two years if convicted,' he said. Bahrain urged the public who have information related to the incident to come forward and assist the police.
Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Borneo Post
Kluang man nabbed for lewd act in public caught on camera
Photo for illustration purposes only. — Photo by Kindel Media/Pexels KLUANG (July 18): A man has been arrested for behaving indecently in public here last Wednesday, after a video of the incident went viral. Kluang district police chief ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh said that upon receiving a report, police launched an investigation and found that the incident took place in front of a supermarket on Jalan Batu 4 at 4.16pm. He said the 55-year-old man was arrested by the roadside at Jalan Besar Mersing at around 5pm yesterday. Checks revealed that the suspect had two prior criminal records, but his urine test came back negative for drugs. 'The case is being investigated under Section 377D of the Penal Code, which carries a sentence of up to two years' imprisonment upon conviction,' Bahrin said in a statement today. Earlier, a 12-second video went viral on social media showing a man performing an indecent act while holding a mobile phone by the roadside. — Bernama Bahrin Mohd Noh Kluang police lead
Sinar Daily
6 days ago
- Sinar Daily
Man arrested after viral video shows indecent act in public in Kluang
The 55-year-old man was arrested by the roadside at Jalan Besar Mersing at around 5pm yesterday. 18 Jul 2025 10:30am Checks revealed that the suspect had two prior criminal records, but his urine test came back negative for drugs. KLUANG - A man has been arrested for behaving indecently in public here last Wednesday, after a video of the incident went viral. Kluang district police chief ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh said that upon receiving a report, police launched an investigation and found that the incident took place in front of a supermarket on Jalan Batu 4 at 4.16pm. He said the 55-year-old man was arrested by the roadside at Jalan Besar Mersing at around 5pm yesterday. Checks revealed that the suspect had two prior criminal records, but his urine test came back negative for drugs. "The case is being investigated under Section 377D of the Penal Code, which carries a sentence of up to two years' imprisonment upon conviction,' he said in a statement today. Earlier, a 12-second video went viral on social media showing a man performing an indecent act while holding a mobile phone by the roadside. - BERNAMA
