KUALA LUMPUR 21 April 2026 (The Capital Post) – The High Court has imposed an additional 10 months’ jail sentence on 33 men involved in a violent attack on an entertainment outlet in Taman Shamelin, Cheras.
Justice Aslam Zainuddin ordered the extra prison term after reviewing earlier sentencing by the Magistrate’s Court, which had initially imposed fines on the accused for their role in the incident.
The group, aged between 21 and 57, was previously convicted for rioting after storming the premises armed with weapons and damaging property during the April 5 incident, which also involved a lorry being used to breach the venue’s main gate.
The High Court’s decision means the men will now serve additional jail time, reflecting the seriousness of the offence and the coordinated nature of the attack, which had sparked public concern after footage of the incident went viral online.
Earlier proceedings showed that most of the accused had pleaded guilty, with the defence arguing for leniency on the grounds of remorse and first-time offences, while the prosecution pushed for a stronger deterrent sentence.
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The court also confirmed that the imprisonment terms will take effect from the date of sentencing.
The case had initially drawn attention after police reports and viral videos showed a large group entering the entertainment outlet and causing extensive damage during the night of the incident.
Authorities have consistently stressed that public order offences involving weapons and group violence will be dealt with strictly under the Penal Code.-The Capital Post