Malaysia

Jobless man pleads guilty to arson of Johor City Council tow truck

A 31-year-old man admits in court to setting fire to a municipal vehicle at Johor Bahru Waterfront, causing RM24,000 in damages

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 19 Aug 2025 3:30PM

Jobless man pleads guilty to arson of Johor City Council tow truck
Judge defers sentencing to tomorrow, pending the submission of closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage relevant to the case (Phot from Bernama) - August 19, 2025

AN unemployed man, Wan Muhammad Nasrul W Ahmad, 31, pleaded guilty in the Johor Bahru Sessions Court today to a charge of committing mischief by setting fire to a Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) tow truck at a vehicle impound depot on 15 August.

Bernama reported on Tuesday that the plea was entered before Judge Thalha Bachok @ Embok Mok after the charge was read to the accused in court.

However, Judge Thalha Bachok has deferred sentencing to tomorrow, pending the submission of closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage relevant to the case.

According to the charge, Wan Muhammad Nasrul is accused of committing the offence by using petrol as an accelerant with intent to cause destruction, resulting in the total loss of the MBJB tow truck, valued at RM24,000. - August 19, 2025

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