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Four men charged over arson attack on Rohingya home in Kulai
Four men have been charged with criminal breach of trust over a deliberately set fire that destroyed a house occupied by Rohingya residents in Kulai on October 13.
LSN Malaysia ·
The four accused men appeared in court following an investigation into the fire that gutted the residential property in the Johor town. Charges under the criminal breach of trust statute carry significant penalties, reflecting the severity with which authorities are pursuing the case.
The fire occurred on October 13 at a dwelling housing Rohingya residents. Authorities determined the blaze was deliberately set, prompting police to launch a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
The case has drawn attention to safety concerns in communities hosting displaced populations. Local authorities have intensified fire safety awareness campaigns in residential areas with high concentrations of foreign nationals.
All four defendants remain in custody pending further legal proceedings. The court has scheduled additional hearings to examine evidence and hear arguments from prosecutors and defence counsel.