Six cars worth RM500,000 destroyed in arson attack

GEORGE TOWN: Six cars worth some RM500,000 were destroyed in an arson attack at an open car park opposite the state assembly here. 

It is believed that the fire broke out at 12.40am, Friday. 

George Town OCPD Asst Comm Mior Faridalatrash Wahid said police discovered a plastic bottle at the scene, which was believed to be filled with petrol.

He said the case is being investigated under Section 435 of the Penal Code for mischief by fire.

The vehicle owners had lodged police reports over the incident.