{
  "id": 1293519,
  "title": "Woman who died after headscarf became entangled in water gate roller laid to rest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/woman-who-died-after-headscarf-became-entangled-in-water-gate-roller",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T14:53:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1512577/woman-who-died-after-headscarf-became-entangled-water-gate-roller-laid"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selaton Nuri, a 55-year-old mother of six and worker at the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, passed away in Sungai Besar after her headscarf became entangled in the roller of a water gate. The tragic incident occurred as she attempted to close the water gate following a high tide. Selaton's remains were first subjected to a post-mortem examination at Sungai Buloh Hospital before being washed and shrouded. They were then taken to her home in Kampung Bagan Terap for family members to pay their final respects. Selaton's 26-year-old son, Riduan Basar, led the funeral prayers at Al-Mujahiddin Mosque in Pekan Bagan Terap. After the prayers, her remains were transported to the Kampung Bagan Terap Muslim Cemetery and buried around 9:40 pm. The police reported receiving information about the incident at 4 pm and classified the case as sudden death.",
  "summary": "SUNGAI BESAR: Department of Irrigation and Drainage worker Selaton Nuri, who died after her headscarf became entangled in the roller of a water gate yesterday, was buried tonight. The remains of the 55-year-old mother of six underwent a post-mortem at Sungai Buloh Hospital before being washed and shrouded. The remains were then taken to her home in Kampung Bagan Terap about 5.30pm for her family…",
  "key_points": [
    "Selaton Nuri, 55, died after headscarf got entangled in water gate roller.",
    "Incident occurred while closing water gate post-high tide in Sungai Besar.",
    "Funeral held at Al-Mujahiddin Mosque, body buried at Muslim Cemetery."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}