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77-year-old man sets fire outside neighbour’s home in Temerloh over loud radio

A 77-year-old man set fire outside his neighbour’s house in Temerloh, Pahang, after months of complaints about a loud radio. The blaze was caught on video and shared widely on social media before police extinguished it without injury or property damage, Tem…

Source: The Rakyat Post · August 20, 2026 at 9:01 PM · AI-assisted report

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TEMERLOH, PAHANG, 21 AUGUST 2026 —

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A 77-year-old man set fire outside his neighbour’s house in Temerloh, Pahang, after months of complaints about a loud radio. The blaze was caught on video and shared widely on social media before police extinguished it without injury or property damage, Temerloh district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Nasyim Bahron said.

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In the footage, the man is seen bare-chested approaching the neighbour’s property before allegedly igniting material near the front door. The video circulated within hours, drawing thousands of views and comments on local platforms, according to Sin Chew Daily.

The dispute began after the neighbour played the radio at high volume for an extended period, neighbours told Sin Chew Daily. Police confirmed they received a report and arrested the 77-year-old to assist with investigations. He was released on police bail the same day; he has pre-existing health conditions.

Mohamad Nasyim said the fire was put out before it spread and no one was hurt. He urged residents facing similar noise disputes to use community mediation or formal channels rather than confront neighbours directly. “Setting fire to a property risks lives and homes,” he told Sin Chew Daily.

The case highlights how minor grievances can escalate when left unresolved, a point echoed in commentary following the video’s spread. Police are continuing their inquiry.

Related: Temerloh district police · Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Nasyim Bahron · Temerloh, Pahang

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