Malaysian Man Allegedly Sets Fire To Neighbour’s Home Over Loud Radio

Fire Caught On Camera

A dispute over a loud radio allegedly escalated into a fire at a neighbour’s home in Temerloh, Pahang, Malaysia, after a 77-year-old man was filmed setting fire near the property. The incident happened on August 14 at Sri Kemuning Flats, according to Temerloh district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Nasyim Bahron. Footage of the incident was later circulated online, showing the elderly man approaching the neighbour’s home before the fire started. The case has since drawn attention because the entire incident was captured on video, including the moments before the flames appeared. The footage also helped show the sequence of events that led to police involvement.

The 31-second footage shows the shirtless man standing outside the home while carrying what appears to be a bottle and a piece of paper. He places the paper near the entrance before setting it alight. The flames then spread quickly across the front of the property. The man walks away as the fire grows, while the person filming reacts in alarm. Reports said the bottle was believed to contain a flammable liquid, although its exact contents have not been confirmed. A separate video later showed police officers speaking with the elderly man and members of his family at his home. The footage does not show anyone being injured during the incident, and police later confirmed that there were no reported casualties.

Loud Radio Behind Dispute

According to reports citing Sin Chew Daily, the incident was linked to the neighbour’s radio, which had allegedly been played at a high volume for a prolonged period. The elderly man reportedly told police that the noise had been disturbing him. A family member also reportedly complained about repeated noise from the neighbour.

During the conversation with police, the man mentioned that his grandchild was still young and suggested that the loud radio had made it difficult for the child to sleep. The reported dispute over the radio was therefore part of the circumstances being investigated after the fire. Reports described the noise as an ongoing source of frustration before the incident at the flats.

Police Arrest The Man

Temerloh police confirmed that a report was received over the incident and that the 77-year-old man was arrested to assist with the investigation. Police said the fire was extinguished in time, with no injuries or casualties reported. The man was later released on police bail pending further investigation.

Reports also said he has existing health issues, although no further details about those conditions were given. At the time of the latest reports, there had been no confirmed announcement that the man had been formally charged in court. His release on bail means the investigation has not yet resulted in a publicly reported court case or confirmed charge.

Investigation Continues

The incident has continued to attract attention online because the footage shows the sequence from the man approaching the neighbour’s home to the fire spreading at the entrance. It also shows the reaction of the person recording the scene, followed by footage of police speaking with the man. While reports have linked the alleged fire to the long-running dispute over the radio, authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The latest reports do not indicate any further court action against the 77-year-old man, who remains on police bail while the investigation continues. No injuries or deaths have been reported in connection with the fire, and police have not announced any further legal action at the time of the latest reports available on August 26, 2026, while authorities continue reviewing the reported circumstances surrounding the case.

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