Arson Suspect Apprehended After House and Car Are Torched in Kluang, Threatening Note Discovered
In the early hours of Friday, September 5, a suspected arson attack took place in Taman Sri Permai, Kluang, Malaysia. The incident resulted in damage to a car and part of a house compound.
The Kluang police chief, Assistant Commissioner Bahrin Mohd Noh, confirmed the incident in a statement made on Facebook on September 7. He revealed that a 46-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the suspected arson.
The operation to detain the suspect involved Johor police and the Muar district Criminal Investigation Department. During a 3am raid in Bandar Seri Alam, Masai, the suspect was taken into custody.
Police seized several Molotov cocktails, clothing believed to have been worn during the incident, and two cars. Furthermore, a threatening note was found at the scene of the arson attack.
The case is being investigated under Section 435 of the Penal Code for mischief by fire, and Section 506 for criminal intimidation. The suspect has been remanded until September 12.
The name of the arrested individual has not been publicly disclosed at this time. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
