GEORGE TOWN, April 25 – The Northeast District Police Force is investigating a disturbance near Masjid Jamek Sungai Nibong Besar here on April 24, 2024, during the funeral ceremony of a Royal Malaysian Navy commanding officer’s at the nearby Islamic cemetery. Assistant Commissioner Razlam Ab Hamid, Chief of Northeast District Police, confirmed receiving a report filed by a man involved in the incident. The case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code, with no arrests made yet.
The incident unfolded around 8 p.m. when the complainant, a 46-year-old local male, was driving his car near the mosque and was allegedly hit by a motorcycle on the right side. Sensing a commotion, the driver honked his car horn, leading to a crowd gathering around his vehicle. Despite minor damage to the car, authorities managed to disperse the situation with the presence of police and Navy personnel.
The incident, captured in viral social media videos, sparked online discussions, with some criticizing the driver’s alleged impatience and disrespect during the funeral proceedings. However, the driver claimed unawareness of the ceremony and accidental honking of the car horn. Police urge the public not to speculate on the case to avoid impeding investigations and disturbing public peace.
