Couple arrested over deadly Segamat house fire linked to loan shark

Authorities arrested a couple suspected of setting fire to a home in Segamat, allegedly acting on behalf of a Singapore-based loan shark. The fire claimed the life of a 72-year-old woman and caused major property loss. Investigators are pursuing the network behind the attack and urge communities to report extortion. Support services are being provided to the victim's family. 👉 SaferDaily Insight: Financial pressure can hide violent outcomes — protect elderly and vulnerable family members and report threats immediately.