Police seek man in National Day scuffle

Authorities in Putrajaya are asking a man believed to have triggered a disturbance during the 69th National Day celebrations on Monday to surrender himself to assist with investigations.

Putrajaya police chief ACP Aidi Sham Mohamed said the police have received four reports concerning the incident, which unfolded at Dataran Putrajaya. He urged the man to come forward to the Putrajaya District Police Headquarters.

According to Aidi Sham, police detected a two-minute and 18-second video uploaded to Facebook by an account holder named 'Anwar Captain Goose'. The footage allegedly shows a man in an orange or brown shirt provoking and pushing several people who were waiting for the seating area gates to open. The shoving caused a scuffle that led to several individuals falling.

The incident is believed to have occurred around 5am on Monday (Aug 31). Aidi Sham also appealed to the public to provide any information that could assist the investigation.

Police are investigating the case under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955.

Viral footage on social media showed a man attempting to jump over a perimeter fence to enter the seating area during the celebrations, according to reports.