JOHOR BAHRU: Five houses in Malaysia’s Johor state were slightly damaged after molotov cocktails were thrown into them. Johor Deputy Police Chief Ismail Yatim said the incidents occurred between 12 am and 4 am on Sunday (Oct 12).

“The incidents involved houses in Johor Bahru Selatan, Nusajaya and Kulaijaya, believed to be committed by ‘ah longs’ (loan sharks) to scare the borrowers who are said to have failed to pay their loans,” he told reporters after the monthly gathering of the Johor contingent police headquarters here on Tuesday (Oct 14).

However, he said none of the victims were injured in the incidents. Ismail said the cases were being investigated for mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage.

“We want to warn money lenders that stern action will be taken if they use methods which break the law,” he said, adding that the public were also advised not to borrow money from loan sharks to avoid such incidents.- Bernama