Police are investigating a group of youths who used portable stoves to cook instant noodles at a petrol station in Genting Highlands.
Police are investigating a group of youths who used portable stoves to cook instant noodles at a petrol station in Genting Highlands.

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating a group of youths who used portable stoves to cook instant noodles at a petrol station in Genting Highlands.

Bentong district police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar said police received a report after a video of the incident went viral.

"The video shows a group of youths cooking at a petrol station. It has raised concerns among the public.

"The case is being investigated under Section 268 of the Penal Code for public nuisance and Section 336 of the same act for acts that endanger the life or personal safety of others."

Zaiham called on members of the public who saw the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation.

He said the police would take firm action and conduct operations around the petrol station, particularly during weekends and public holidays.

On Monday, the 'New Straits Times' reported that a group of youths sparked anger among netizens after a video of them cooking at a petrol station went viral on TikTok and other social media platforms.