Neighbours Fight Over A Parking Spot In Shah Alam

Neighbours in Shah Alam fight over parking spots

Police are in the midst of investigating a viral incident involving two neighbours who engaged in a verbal-cum-physical fight over parking spots and potted plants.

Believed to have taken place at a housing area in the vicinity of Shah Alam on 11th June 2021, the incident has since gone viral on social media over the weekend.

Fighting over parking spots and potted plants

People fighting - plants
Image credit: Siti Kasim

A 4-minute viral video involving a group of women and men acting violently over parking spots and potted plants began circulating on social media over the weekend.

Initially starting off as a verbal squabble, the incident quickly escalated into a fracas shortly after a man ran into the scene, acting violently by breaking a pot of plants and eventually pushing a woman who was arguing with another man away.

The entire group was then seen pushing each other and engaging in a physical altercation with one of the men, who was also seen holding a sharp object in his hand threatening the women’s group.

Police to investigate the incident despite withdrawn reports

On 13th June 2021, Free Malaysia Today reported that the two groups had lodged a police report after the incident which is now being scrutinised under Section 427, 269, and 148 of the Penal Code, and also for breaching COVID-19 SOPs.

The report quoted Shah Alam police chief Baharudin Mat Taib, who stated that the case is still being looked into although the two parties have withdrawn their complaints.

“The investigation paper will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor as soon as possible for a decision,” it said.

If proven guilty, those who were involved in the fracas can be put in jail or fined.

Fight over parking spot and potted plants

While authorities are already dealing with the issue, it is important for all of us to realise that violence is certainly not the solution to any problem, no matter how small or big it can be.

While the FMCO has put mental strain on many of us, it’s wise to practise patience when dealing with difficult situations in life. Always remember that violence achieves nothing but causes physical harm to people and that oftentimes, there are better ways of solving problems than getting into a fight.