KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 -- Three houses in Taman Serumpun in Bukit Mertajam in Penang were damaged in the early hours yesterday after suspected firecrackers were thrown at them, causing explosions that damaged ceilings, yards, and vehicles parked outside.

Seberang Perai Tengah District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Helmi Aris said police received a report at 1.05am from a member of the public who heard loud explosions that caused damage to three homes, according to a report published in Harian Metro.

"Initial investigations suggest the blasts were caused by firecrackers thrown into one of the houses, with the impact also damaging two adjacent homes.

"All three houses sustained damage to their ceilings and yards, including vehicles ...