{
  "id": 1389763,
  "title": "Man arrested over indecent act and RM390 theft at Perils village library",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/man-arrested-over-indecent-act-and-rm390-theft-at-perils-village",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T01:21:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/126258/man-arrested-over-indecent-act-and-rm390-theft-at-perils-village-library"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident at Padang Siding Village Library in Arau, where he is suspected of committing an indecent act against a 37-year-old library assistant and stealing RM390 from her. The suspect was apprehended by police on Sunday and is set to appear before Kangar Magistrate's Court for a remand application. During questioning, the suspect admitted to the act and theft, and a urine test revealed he was positive for methamphetamine. Seven previous records involving offences such as drug abuse, theft, trespassing, and rape under Section 376 of the Penal Code have been found against him. The case is being investigated under Sections 380 and 509 of the Penal Code.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}