2 local men arrested over firebombing of KL entertainment outlet

Two local men were arrested at Batu Caves, Selangor in a probe over the firebombing of an entertainment outlet along Jalan Yap Kwan Seng early Thursday morning.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohd Isa said the men were arrested at 3pm yesterday at a house.

“We will submit an application for remand for both suspects tomorrow, and based on preliminary investigations, the incident does not involve any extremist elements.

“The case is being investigated under Sections 435 and 506 of the Penal Code,” he said.

Rusdi was speaking at the Sentul district police headquarters Hari Raya celebration in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

He added that the police have also taken statements from the owner of the premises concerned, as well as from the entertainment outlet manager.

Another two arrested

Meanwhile, on the 10 suspects, including three foreigners, with ties to the Israeli man charged for firearms possession, Rusdi said they will be released next week on police bail.

The three foreigners will be handed over to the Immigration Department for further action, he added.

“They will be released before the remand period is up but can be recalled to facilitate investigations,” he said.

In the latest development, another two men were arrested to assist in investigating the incident, bringing the total number of arrests to four.

All are aged between 25 and 28, said Rusdi, and are under remand for four days from today until May 14.

He added that the motive of the attack is still being investigated.

- Bernama

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