E-hailing driver claims trial to setting woman on fire in Kepong
He is accused of dousing the 62-year-old victim with petrol and setting her on fire in an incident early this month, resulting in third-degree burns.
A 58-year-old e-hailing driver, Ang Kam Tong, has pleaded not guilty in a Kuala Lumpur court to attempting to murder a 62-year-old woman in Kepong. The incident allegedly occurred on August 9 at around 7:51 am at a betting shop in Taman Pusat Kepong, Sentul. Ang is accused of dousing the elderly woman, Gan Siew Teen, with petrol and setting her on fire, resulting in severe third-degree burns.
During the court proceedings, Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Shakila Shariff argued for the denial of bail, citing Ang's attempt to flee during his arrest and the severity of the victim's injuries. Ang's lawyer, Lee Keng Fatt, countered by requesting bail, stating that his client is innocent until proven guilty. He also mentioned that Ang is unmarried, works as an e-hailing driver, and has no fixed income. Lee added that Ang's siblings are willing to contribute financially to the bail if the court grants it.
The court ultimately granted bail of RM15,000 with one surety, setting Sept 25 for the next court mention.
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
- E-hailing driver claims trial to setting woman on fire in Kepong freemalaysiatoday.com
- E-hailing driver charged with attempted murder after setting Kepong woman on fire nst.com.my
- E-hailing driver charged with attempted murder after setting woman on fire in Kepong malaymail.com
- E-Hailing driver charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting number forecast worker ablaze thevibes.com
