Selangor Journal

Stall that went skyhigh in fireworks mishap had no licence — Police

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — A stall selling firecrackers and fireworks which turned into a spectacular blaze by accident at Jalan Raja Bot in Chow Kit yesterday did not have a licence to do business.

Dang Wang District police chief ACP Noor Dellhan Yahaya said an investigation paper had been opened into the impromptu incident that went viral on social media and the vendor involved has been identified.

He said the incident where the stall went up in flames at 10.50 pm yesterday was being investigated under Section 6 of the Explosives Act 1957 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Noor Dellhan also advised the public to not get involved in illegal activities and said strict action will be taken according to the law.

— Bernama

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