Police probe negligence, sabotage in Sunway Lagoon roller-coaster incident

Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar said investigators are examining both negligence and potential sabotage as possible causes of the roller-coaster incident at the popular Malaysian theme park. The investigation comes as two people affected by the incident continue to receive medical treatment at hospital.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the malfunction remain under investigation as authorities work to determine the exact cause. The roller-coaster incident has prompted heightened scrutiny of safety protocols at the Sunway Lagoon facility, one of Malaysia's major tourist attractions.

Police have not yet released details on the nature or severity of injuries sustained, or the number of people affected by the incident. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to establish whether the incident resulted from equipment failure, operational error, or other factors.

Theme park operators have cooperated with police investigations. Safety inspections and operational reviews are expected to follow as part of the inquiry into the incident.