If you play soccer against Sarawak, make sure they win for if not their supporters will riot

Two brothers were charged at the Sessions Court yesterday for causing a riot at the Sarawak Stadium on Saturday.

Abang Saiful Zahrin Abang Abdul Rahim, 30, and Abang Mohammad Zakri, 28, claimed trial to the charges.

Abang Saiful Zahrin also claimed trial to causing hurt to 33-year-old Light Strike Force Lance Corporal Amzari Othman with a weapon.

Judge Dayang Ellyn Narisa Abang Ahmad set RM10,000 (S$4100) bail in two sureties for each accused and set July 13, 16 and 17 for trial.

Inspector Carl Patrick Ramesh prosecuted while the brothers were represented by Shankar Ram.

The duo, students of a private university here, were alleged to have committed the offence after the Malaysian Super League match between Sarawak and Kelantan, which ended with a 1-1 draw - NST