The 23-year-old man confessed to starting the fires as an act of revenge for being bullied.
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According to Kedah police chief Fisol Salleh, the suspect confessed to starting eight of the nine fires due to personal grievances. According to the mother, who spoke with the New Straits Times on the condition of anonymity, constant mistreatment left her son battling depression and immense pressure, contributing to his recent actions.
"When I asked him if he was involved in the arson, he denied it. After his arrest, I was shocked to learn that he had confessed to the first incident and that he was linked to nine cases."Meanwhile, Baling police chief Supt Azmi Mokhtar told the media that the remand extension, which the police will apply tomorrow, 25 January, is necessary to finalise investigations into the case.
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