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E-Hailing driver charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting number forecast worker ablaze

AN e-hailing driver was charged in the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur today with attempting to murder a number forecast outlet worker by allegedly setting her on fire, leaving her with serious third-degree burn injuries. Ang Kam Tong, 59, pleaded not...

A 59-year-old e-hailing driver, Ang Kam Tong, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting a 62-year-old number forecast outlet worker on fire. The incident occurred at a number forecast outlet in Taman Pusat Kepong, Kuala Lumpur on August 9, 2026. Gan Siew Teen, the victim, suffered serious third-degree burn injuries in the attack. Ang pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail of RM15,000 with one surety.

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