{
  "id": 10370098,
  "title": "Sabah police receive two reports over Israel Houghton concert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/sabah-police-receive-two-reports-over-israel-houghton-concert",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T05:02:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1542815/sabah-police-receive-two-reports-over-israel-houghton-concert"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KOTA KINABALU: Police in Sabah are keeping a watchful eye on the upcoming Israel Houghton concert, which is set to take place across multiple venues from October 22 over a span of four days. Sabah police commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun informed the public that the authorities have received two reports from concerned citizens regarding the concert. These reports primarily centered around potential sensitivities surrounding the artist's name and his alleged support for Israel.\n\nThrough social media posts, Jauteh revealed that numerous public reactions have been documented, with some individuals deeming the concert inappropriate for the current timeline. The artist's name has sparked sensitivity among the populace, according to Jauteh.\n\nAt a press conference held at the Sabah police contingent headquarters, Jauteh disclosed that the police have not yet received a request from the state government to assess the concert. Jauteh further explained that the government is believed not to have received an official application from the event's organizers, despite the concert being extensively promoted with specified dates, venues, and ticket prices. The concert is reported to be part of an international tour, with Sabah among its stops in Malaysia.",
  "summary": "KOTA KINABALU: Sabah police are monitoring the planned Israel Houghton concert which is scheduled to be held at several venues here over four days from Oct 22.",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Sabah police monitoring concerns over Israel Houghton concert",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/sabah-police-monitoring-concerns-over-israel-houghton-concert",
        "published": "2026-09-28T05:17:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}