Woman set on fire in Kepong over betting dispute, suspect arrested
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Kuala Lumpur police arrest a 59-year-old man for setting a female betting outlet worker on fire in Kepong over a personal dispute involving a bet.
From the original report
KUALA LUMPUR : A personal grudge over a betting dispute is believed to have prompted a 59-year-old local man to set fire to a woman at a betting outlet in Kepong on Aug 9.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the suspect was arrested in Kepong yesterday and police would seek a remand order today to assist investigations.
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- Aug 19, 2026
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