Police arrest 34-year-old man on suspicion of arson in connection with Suria KLCC fire that damaged 13 vehicles

news7g04/14/2023

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Four electric motorbikes among 13 vehicles involved in the fire at Suria KLCC - the cause of the fire is still unknown

Here’s another update on the fire that damaged 13 vehicles, including four electric scooters and nine mopeds, before Suria KLCC yesterday. According to a recent statement by Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Noor Dellhan Yahaya, a 34-year-old man was detained for six days on suspicion of arson hours after the incident.

“Police also seized a Honda RS motorcycle, motorbike keys, helmet, some clothes, a pair of gloves, a bag, a watch and a lighter,” the statement read. . The incident is currently being investigated under Section 435 of the Penal Code: crime with flammable or explosive substances with intent to cause damage.

Currently, the motive and cause of the fire are still being investigated and police have received 10 reports about the incident. Beam Malaysia has previously stated The electric scooter was not the cause of the firewhich Fire and Rescue Malaysia (JBPM) brought under control at 4:04 pm after responding to an emergency call at 3:46 pm.