A 29-year-old unemployed man was remanded after a police chase across Penang on April 30 that allegedly damaged 12 vehicles over roughly 20 kilometers, authorities said [1].
The chase began at about 9 p.m. on Jalan Tanjung Bungah after the man’s vehicle was spotted driving suspiciously. Police ordered him to stop but he sped off, prompting pursuit along a route from Jalan Tanjung Bungah to Bayan Baru, covering approximately 20km [1].
During the chase, the suspect’s vehicle allegedly collided with 12 other vehicles. Twelve police reports were lodged by motorists claiming damage to their vehicles in connection with the pursuit [1].
The suspect was arrested at a house in Gelugor at about 8:30 p.m. on May 3 [1]. He was remanded until May 7 by Magistrate Shyahirah Abdul Salim under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 [1].
Videos of the chase including a 43-second clip have been widely circulated on social media [1].
The case remains under investigation as the suspect faces charges related to dangerous driving and vehicle damage.
The remand period is set to expire on May 7, when further court proceedings are expected [1].