{
  "id": 11846772,
  "title": "Jika Trump boleh diterima mengapa tidak Houghton, soal Ahli Parlimen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/jika-trump-boleh-diterima-mengapa-tidak-houghton-soal-ahli-parlimen-11846772",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T03:30:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/04/jika-trump-boleh-diterima-mengapa-tidak-houghton-soal-ahli-parlimen"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kepong Lim Lip Eng, a Kepong MP, argues that opposition from a few groups should not determine whether an event can proceed or not. During a statement, Lim emphasized that safety concerns should not be used as an excuse to deny an American gospel singer, Israel Houghton, the right to perform if the risk to public safety can be managed. He referred to the planned concert of Israel Houghton in Sabah and criticized the police for allegedly advising the state government to discourage the event if a formal request was made. Lim claimed that the police should explain why the sensitivities arising from Houghton's concert cannot be managed through the standard safety regulations. He stressed that opposition from a few groups should not be the deciding factor for the continuation of any event. Lim also stated that safeguarding public safety is a police's core duty and anyone threatening to disrupt the event should be dealt with accordingly. \"Public safety cannot be an occasional reason to justify anyone using unrest to determine who can sing and who can listen,\" Lim added. On Monday, Sabah Police Advisor Jauteh Dikun had mentioned last week that the advice to postpone the concert was made based on public reaction and community sensitivity. The police have also received two reports related to the concert. He said that Houghton's name and his support for Israel have sparked sensitivities among the community. He added that the organizer has not yet submitted a formal request to the state government, despite the date, venue, and ticket prices being advertised. The concert is scheduled to take place from October 22 to 25 in several locations in Kota Kinabalu and is part of Houghton's international tour, with Sabah among the stops in Malaysia. Former Chief Minister Salleh Said Keruak and Shafie Apdal have both said the concert should be allowed to proceed if safety concerns can be addressed reasonably. Both leaders said it is in line with the freedom of Christian believers in Sabah to practice their faith peacefully and the need for mutual respect.",
  "summary": "Ahli Parlimen Kepong Lim Lip Eng berkata mengapa sensitiviti konsert Israel Houghton tak diuruskan menerusi persediaan keselamatan yang sewajarnya.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump welcomed despite protests, so why not Houghton, asks MP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/trump-welcomed-despite-protests-so-why-not-houghton-asks-mp",
        "published": "2026-10-04T03:08:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}