Two men caught trying to enter Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur with machete
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The Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur is the Malaysian King's official residence.
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KUALA LUMPUR – Two men allegedly tried to trespass into Istana Negara with a weapon in their car.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohd Isa said police stopped the two men who tried to enter the palace compound in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim via Gate 3 at around 4.40pm on May 17.
The two men in the car said that they wished to meet Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. The Istana Negara is the King’s official residence.
“Further checks on the vehicle led to the discovery of a machete. Two local men, aged 29 and 37, were arrested,” said Commissioner Rusdi.
“Urine tests showed that both suspects tested negative for drugs. Both men have been remanded until May 21 for further investigation.”
He also urged all to not speculate on the matter, or to spread fake information.
The men are being investigated for criminal trespass and possession of an offensive weapon. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
