Penang Police Chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the man would be charged at the Butterworth Court in connection with the case, reported Sinar Harian. "Yes, he will be charged tomorrow at the Butterworth Court," he said when contacted on Thursday (Dec 25). Also read: Man arrested for allegedly starting fire that killed mother and childOn Dec 10, a woman and her adopted child were tragically found burnt to death following a fire at their rented house. The fire occurred at 9.41am and involved a class A semi-detached house, which sustained approximately 85% damage. The two victims who lost their lives have been identified as Hayani Yaakob, 50, and her five-year-old adopted son, Andra.

Source: The Star December 25, 2025 19:06 UTC