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Taman Medan Jaya Incident Not Racial, Says Selangor Police
Selangor police have clarified that a recent disturbance in Taman Medan Jaya was triggered by a dispute over electricity disconnection rather than racial tensions. Authorities say the incident stemmed from dissatisfaction following the cutting of power supply to premises suspected of operating without proper authorization.
LSN Malaysia ·
The Selangor police force has moved to dispel concerns of communal conflict following a disturbance in Taman Medan Jaya, attributing the incident instead to a utility dispute. According to police, the incident was sparked by frustration over the disconnection of electricity supply to business premises believed to be operating illegally or without proper licensing.
The clarification comes as authorities seek to allay public concerns about the nature of the disturbance. Police emphasized that the confrontation centered on the electricity supply issue rather than any underlying racial or religious tensions between community members.
The incident highlights recurring tensions between authorities enforcing regulations against unlicensed commercial operations and business operators facing service disconnections. Selangor police have urged residents to engage through proper channels when addressing disputes with utility providers or regulatory bodies.