Police confirm four homes in Bukit Indah were hit in suspected petrol bomb attacks linked to unlicensed moneylenders from Singapore.
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police have confirmed receiving reports of four houses in Bukit Indah here that were set ablaze, believed to have been targeted in petrol bomb (Molotov cocktail) attacks on Friday and Saturday.
In a statement, Iskandar Puteri district police headquarters said investigations are being carried out under Section 5(2) of the Moneylenders Act 1951 and Section 435 of the Penal Code.
Meanwhile, Iskandar Puteri Member of Parliament Liew Chin Tong visited the scene of the incident, which is believed to have been carried out by an unlicensed moneylending syndicate (Ah Long) from Singapore.
In a Facebook post, Liew expressed his appreciation to Bukit Indah police station chief Inspector J.M. Alvin Sudesshen for his swift action upon receiving the report.
The Perling state assemblyman also expressed support for the residents’ initiative to enhance safety facilities.
He added that welfare assistance will be channelled to those affected and follow-up actions will be taken.
