SHAH ALAM: A 46-year-old man arrested for disobeying the Sultan of Selangor's order regarding Friday prayers told police he was frustrated by traffic congestion, according to Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar.
The suspect, whose identity has not been released, was detained on April 27, 2026, for allegedly violating the Sultan's decree that restricts Friday prayers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Police investigations revealed the man's motive was unrelated to religious defiance but stemmed from personal inconvenience caused by road closures.
Comm Shazeli stated that the suspect expressed anger over traffic jams near his home, which he blamed on enforcement of the prayer restrictions. The case is being investigated under the Penal Code for disobedience to a public servant's order.
Authorities urged the public to comply with all directives from the Sultan and state government, emphasizing that such orders are for public safety. The suspect remains in police custody pending further investigation.
