By: Nurul Fazliana Norman
KUNAK: Oct 19, 2026 – A total of 12 teenage boys were detained by police to assist in investigations into a brawl that went viral on social media and is believed to have occurred at the Kunak Town Field.
Kunak District Police Chief Supt. Rejali Ak Angong said his team detected the circulation of a video showing a fight involving several men in a public area at about eight in the evening the day before yesterday.
He said initial investigations found that the incident took place at the Kunak Town Field.
Following that, a team of officers and personnel from the Criminal Investigation Division of the Kunak District Police Headquarters (IPD) carried out tracking operations before making two separate arrests involving 12 teenage boys.
The case is being investigated under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting in a public place.
In this regard, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) advised the public not to make any speculation that could compromise investigations.
Members of the public with information related to the incident are urged to come forward to the Kunak IPD to assist in investigations.
Source: Kunak District Police
