 A policeman checking a Proton Wira damaged during the Low Yat riot. | |
| Date | July 12, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Location | Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Cause | Misunderstandings related to smartphones with racial incitement by various media[1] |
| Target | Plaza Low Yat |
| Outcome | Losses are estimated at more than RM70,000 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 3 |
On 12 July 2015, a riot occurred at Plaza Low Yat, Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur.[2] Three people were injured including a journalist during the commotion.[3] This riot had been widely covered in the Malaysian mass media. Police believed that the riots occurred following a fight involving seven men at Plaza Low Yat, over alleged theft and a misunderstanding of smartphones,[4] with losses estimated at over RM70,000.[5] A total of 18 people were reportedly arrested for being involved in the riot.[6]
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- ^ Lopez, Greg. "Low Yat Riot In Malaysia -- Racial Or Something Else?". Forbes.com. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ Rahman, Abdul Hakim (2015-07-15). "Tiga cedera rushan dekat Plaza Low Yat". Astro Awani. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
- ^ Suparmaniam, Suganthi (14 July 2015). "Low Yat brawl: How it all started". Astro Awani. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- ^ Mahdini, Hayaty (2015-07-13). "Hanya Kerana Sebuah Telefon Bimbit, Low Yat Plaza Diserang 200 Perusuh". Says.com. Retrieved 2018-05-31.
- ^ Auto, Hermes (2015-07-13). "Police say 18 rioters arrested as calm returns to KL's Low Yat Plaza | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 2023-01-01.