KUALA LUMPUR: Eighteen men have been arrested for allegedly assaulting two men and causing head injuries in an incident involving suspected “photo touts” at the Petronas Twin Towers here. Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Sazalee Adam said the 9pm incident on Sunday occurred when the victims confronted a group of men they claimed were beating up a male tourist. “Initial investigations found that all those detained admitted to being at the scene and working as ‘photo touts’ in the area. He said the two victims, who are drink vendors, had attempted to break up the altercation but were instead attacked by the group. Previously, The Star reported on the growing presence of photo touts at the Petronas Twin Towers, a major tourist attraction where visitors frequently stop to take pictures.

Source: The Star March 27, 2026 23:46 UTC