Police record statements of five individuals over discovery of woman's body in school fire in Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR: The police have recorded statements of five individuals, including the key suspect, to facilitate investigation into the discovery of a woman's charred body in a fire at a secondary school in Bandar Tun Razak in Cheras here last Saturday.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim said the police would probably call several other individuals to assist in the investigation and would complete the investigation paper as soon as possible to be referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor for further action.

The key suspect, who is a security guard, has been arrested, he told reporters after receiving two hearses donated by Uncle Kentang Malaysia Charity Organisation at the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters here today.

He said the suspect, who is still single, had four previous criminal records.

The suspect is in remand until March 16

On the hearses donated Uncle Kentang Malaysia Charity Organisation, Azmi said they would be placed at the Dang Wangi and Cheras police stations for use by the local community.

"Members of the public who need the use of the hearse can come to the police station and register. The use of the van is free, and if they have no driver, we will help by enlisting the help of strategic partners of the Royal Malaysia Police," he added.

-- BERNAMA