Foreign man at Genting casino arrested after allegedly punching auxiliary police officer & damaging machines

A 34-year-old foreign man was arrested after allegedly damaging gaming machines and assaulting an auxiliary police officer at a casino in Genting Highlands, Malaysia.

The incident occurred at around 5am on Oct. 27, 2026, at SkyCasino in Bentong, Pahang, according to Malaysia Gazette.

The man, who was believed to have been intoxicated, had allegedly behaved aggressively towards members of the public before entering the casino.

Allegedly damaged 3 gaming machines, 2 chairs

Acting Bentong district police chief Azmi Mahmod said preliminary investigations found that the man had repeatedly banged his head and two chairs against the screens of three gaming machines.

Total losses were estimated at RM85,000 ($$26,865).

According to Bernama, the suspect also sustained a forehead injury during the incident, Azmi said.

Auxiliary police officer suffers 2 broken teeth

A 32-year-old auxiliary police officer who was on duty at the casino attempted to control the situation and stop the suspect, according to Malaysia Gazette.

However, the man allegedly punched the officer in the mouth, breaking two of his teeth.

The officer subsequently received treatment at Bentong Hospital.

The suspect also received treatment for his injuries before being brought to the Bentong district police headquarters for further investigations.

No previous criminal record

Initial police checks found that the suspect had no previous criminal record and tested negative for drugs.

Azmi said police were gathering witness statements, reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and seeking a remand order to assist with investigations.