KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the Aug 9 attack on an elderly woman who was doused with petrol and set alight at a lottery outlet in Taman Pusat Kepong.
Sentul Police acting chief Supt Jasni Zolpa confirmed the arrest when contacted.
“Yes, the suspect has been arrested and a press conference will be held today,” he said.
The elderly woman suffered burns to about 50 per cent of her body after she was doused with a liquid believed to be petrol and set alight at the premises.
Jasni said police were alerted at about 8am that the 62-year-old victim, who worked at the counter, had been attacked by an unidentified man. — Bernama
Date: 19 August, 2026 9:15 am
Source: Malay Mail
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