Police probe after man seen sitting on highway, causing traffic jam

Police probe after man seen sitting on highway, causing traffic jam

KAJANG: Police have opened an investigation after a video of a man sitting cross-legged on the North-South Expressway (NSE) went viral.

Kajang police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof said the incident, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, caused traffic congestion and endangered both the individual and other road users.

He said the man, believed to be a trailer driver, had parked his heavy vehicle in the emergency lane before sitting in the middle of the first lane for no apparent reason.

The case is being investigated under Section 48(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for obstruction and Section 336 of the Penal Code for endangering life. Both offences carry jail terms and fines upon conviction.

Those with information are urged to contact the nearest police station, the Kajang police control centre at 03-89114243, or investigating officer Inspector Saifudin Saadun at 011-21119379