21yo Delivery Rider Dies After Reportedly Sustaining Severe Head Injury at Melaka Music Gig, Case Reclassified as Murder

A 21-year-old delivery rider died after suffering serious injuries while attending a music gig at a café in Melaka on 17 October.

According to Melaka Tengah Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Halim Abas, the victim was pronounced dead on 21 October, four days after sustaining serious injuries to the back of his head.

For illustration purposes only

Man who died after Melaka gig incident had his case reclassified as murder

The case recently went viral on social media, drawing public attention to the incident that took place during the music gig.

According to Berita Harian, the victim was reportedly attempting a mosh pit move or a spin kick during the event but missed his target and fell, suffering serious injuries.

He was taken to Melaka Hospital for treatment before being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). However, he was pronounced dead at 3:53 PM on 21 October.

Meanwhile, Melaka Tengah Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Halim Abas said the gig, which was held at a café in Kampung Jawa, was reportedly organised without a police permit or approval from the local authorities.

Halim Abas said police had arrested 10 individuals aged between 18 and 25 to assist with the investigation.

He added that the case, which was initially investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code, has since been reclassified as murder under Section 302.

“Police are still investigating the organisation of the event,” he said.

Stay tuned to WORLD OF BUZZ for more updates!

Also read: 32yo M’sian Jailed Over 8 Years For Abusing 3yo Boy & Forced Him To Eat His Own Faeces As ‘Discipline’, Boy Later Died