{
  "id": 11872125,
  "title": "Ministry probes claims of vehicle problems after refuelling in Penang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ministry-probes-claims-of-vehicle-problems-after-refuelling-in-penang",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T07:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/04/ministry-probes-claims-of-vehicle-problems-after-refuelling-in-penang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The domestic trade and cost of living ministry (KPDN) in Penang is probing allegations of vehicle malfunctions following fuel refuelling at petrol stations in Batu Kawan. The ministry confirmed it was aware of the claims and had dispatched an investigation team, as reported by Bernama. A ministry spokesperson stated that the team would examine the matter and subsequently release a media statement. Viral posts on social media had raised concerns, alleging that vehicles experienced issues such as difficulty starting after refuelling at various petrol stations across Penang. These posts suggested that the problems were potentially linked to water-contaminated fuel, although this claim has not yet been verified by the authorities.",
  "summary": "The domestic trade and cost of living ministry responds after viral posts of cars unable to start, after refuelling at several petrol stations in Batu Kawan.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ministry probes claims of vehicle problems after refuelling in Penang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ministry-probes-claims-of-vehicle-problems-after-refuelling-in-penang-11876402",
        "published": "2026-10-04T07:02:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Water in the tank at Batu Kawan? Penang team looks into viral claims of vehicle trouble after refuelling",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/water-in-the-tank-at-batu-kawan-penang-team-looks-into-viral-claims",
        "published": "2026-10-04T07:21:51.000Z"
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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."
}