SEREMBAN: The man arrested in connection with an explosion in Desa Palma, Nilai, has been remanded for a week until Jan 3. The man, who suffered burns on his face, body, hands and feet, was arrested in the Batang Benar area in Nilai, at 4.15pm yesterday, with a motorcycle believed to have been used by him also seized. Police also found several objects suspected to be improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on the suspect at the time of the arrest. On Friday (Dec 26), DCP Alzafny said the suspect, known as ‘Ayang’, was believed to possess technical knowledge and specific skills in making explosive materials, based on the discovery of devices and equipment seized at the man’s rented house. On Monday (Dec 22), police found objects suspected to be improvised explosive devices following public reports of an explosion in the Desa Palma area.

Source: The Star December 28, 2025 10:22 UTC