MCA Youth’s Selangor chapter has expressed concern over the fight that occurred at the Meru Police Station in Klang on Monday (Mar 2).
Its chief Tan Jie Sen said the brawl raises public concern regarding the level of security at police stations and the preparedness of police personnel in dealing with crime.
“Usually, a police station is regarded as a safe, controlled and constantly guarded area. However, based on the video that has gone viral on social media, it can be seen how easily five individuals were able to enter the police station at will and assault the victim,” he said.
“It is clearly evident that the perpetrators had no fear of the police, and their actions even appeared to threaten the officers on duty.”
Tan said this incident raises several questions: Why was there no immediate support provided to the officer on duty? Did the station assign an officer to guard the entrance, check and record the details of individuals entering the premises?
In addition, how is it possible that an individual was allowed to enter despite clearly carrying a long metal object that could be used as a weapon?
“This incident reminds me of the tragedy at the Ulu Tiram Police Station on May 17, 2024 where two police officers lost their lives after being attacked by an individual who managed to enter the rear section of the station and seize firearms from officers who had gone to investigate,” Tan noted.
“Following that tragedy, the Selangor Police Chief announced that security control at all District Police Headquarters (IPD) and police stations would be strengthened.
“This included checking the details of all individuals entering police stations, installing closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, and reviewing the need to increase the number of personnel during night shifts.”
Tan further pointed out that if this involves financial constraints, then the relevant ministry should come forward and provide an explanation, adding that the government must not appear to neglect the safety of police officers simply to save costs.
“Furthermore, Klang seems to have become ‘notorious’ for frequent occurrences of serious crimes. Towards the end of last year, a man was reported to have died after being slashed during a fight in South Klang,” he continued.
“In the same month, another man was found dead in a vehicle after being shot five times. Earlier this year, a man with a criminal record was found lifeless in North Klang.”
Tan said all these incidents have raised concerns among the community in Selangor, particularly in Klang.
“Many rely on the police to safeguard safety and maintain peace here. But how can this be achieved if police stations themselves can be breached so easily, and police officers can be threatened at will?” he asked.
On Wednesday (Mar 5), it was reported that the police have arrested eight men who were involved in the brawl.
Three of the suspects were at the police station to file a report when five others entered and the brawl ensued.
Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said that preliminary investigations found that a dispute over an area for the provision of security services at a housing site was the cause of the brawl, adding that all the suspects knew one another.
Checks found that some of the suspects had criminal records, including for murder, attempted murder, gang robbery and break-ins. One of the suspects tested positive for drugs.
The cops also confiscated a black helmet and a metal pipe that was used in the brawl.
Shazeli said the case is being probed under Sections 148, 427 and 324 of the Penal Code for rioting with a weapon, mischief and voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon.
Investigations are also being held under Section 90 of the Police Act for disorderly conduct in a police station, and Section 6 of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act for carrying a weapon in a public place. ‒ Mar 6, 2026
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