Klang: An unemployed man pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to charges of setting fire to six houses in Kampung Johan Setia, Klang, last week. Jefery Johar, 44, made the plea after the six charges were read out to him before Judge Syarifah Hascindie Syed Omar.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Jefery was charged with committing mischief by burning down six houses belonging to residents in Kampung Johan Setia, Klang, between 2 and 2.30 pm on January 13. The charges were framed under Section 436 of the Penal Code, which carries a prison sentence of up to 20 years and a fine if convicted.

The court did not allow Jefery, who was unrepresented, bail, and set March 31 for mention. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nor Suhaili Abu Bakar prosecuted the case.