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Man allegedly sets fire to brother-in-law's flat unit

Published on 4 Feb 2026 5:46:55 PM

A man allegedly set fire to his brother-in-law's house at PPR Desa Tun Razak in Cheras on Tuesday (Jan 3) after accusing him of interfering in his marriage.

Cheras district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said the 34-year-old suspect was detained at around 11.25 am, just a few hours after the incident was reported.

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A man allegedly set fire to his brother-in-law's house at PPR Desa Tun Razak in Cheras on Tuesday (Jan 3) after accusing him of interfering in his marriage.

Cheras district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said the 34-year-old suspect was detained at around 11.25 am, just a few hours after the incident was reported.

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