Cops: Driver who rammed into Taman Melawati restaurant was driving under influence of alcohol

KUALA LUMPUR: The driver of the car which ploughed through a restaurant in Taman Melawati, was driving under the influence of alcohol.

Ampang Jaya deputy OCPD Supt Mohd Azam Ismail said the suspect's blood alcohol level was above the permitted limit.

"The 42-year-old engineer has been remanded until Tuesday (July 2). We are investigating under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987," he said when contacted on Saturday (June 27).

Prior to ramming his vehicle into the restaurant, the suspect also hit two other vehicles, which were parked at the side of the road, he added.

"One of the restaurant's customers suffered minor injuries to his face after being hit by splinters of a table," he said.

Supt Mohd Azam urged anyone with information to contact investigating officer Insp Nur Nadzirah Abdul Rahim at 03-92740112 or any nearest police station.

On Friday (June 26), a car rammed into a restaurant in Lorong Perak, Taman Melawati at about 8.30pm.

Tables and chairs were destroyed while the restaurant's pillar also suffered significant damage.