Event Brief
Teenagers beat e-hailing driver over fare in Melaka
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
Summary: Four teenagers attacked a female e-hailing driver near a forest in Melaka over fare payment; suspects were arrested.
WHO: Four teenagers; Alor Gajah police Superintendent Ahmad Abu Bakarr
WHAT: Teenagers beat and dragged an e-hailing driver, strangling her and threatening her not to call for help; suspects were arrested.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 1:16 AM ET
WHERE: Kuala Sungai Baru forest area, Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia
WHY: They attacked the driver after she said they did not have money for an online payment for the fare.
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