{
  "id": 10406334,
  "title": "Sabah police say gospel singer Israel Houghton concert unsuitable now, two reports lodged",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/sabah-police-say-gospel-singer-israel-houghton-concert-unsuitable-now",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T09:02:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/28/sabah-police-say-gospel-singer-israel-houghton-concert-unsuitable-now-two-reports-lodged/236892"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Sabah police have advised the state government to postpone American gospel singer Israel Houghton’s concert, citing concerns over public reaction and community sensitivities. Police commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun stated that two reports have been lodged over the event, which is scheduled to take place from October 22 to 25 in Kota Kinabalu. Houghton, a Grammy-winning singer known for his work with Israel & New Breed, has previously expressed support for Israel, which has further heightened sensitivities within the community. The organizers have not yet submitted a formal application to the state government, despite the event's details being publicly advertised.",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Sabah police recommend deferring gospel singer Israel Houghton's concert",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/sabah-police-recommend-deferring-gospel-singer-israel-houghtons",
        "published": "2026-09-28T08:40:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Sabah police say gospel singer Israel Houghton concert unsuitable now, two reports lodged",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/sabah-police-say-gospel-singer-israel-houghton-concert-unsuitable-now-10411676",
        "published": "2026-09-28T09:02:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Polis Sabah nasihat tangguh konsert Israel Houghton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/polis-sabah-nasihat-tangguh-konsert-israel-houghton",
        "published": "2026-09-28T09:06:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}