{
  "id": 14148642,
  "title": "Johor police probe Molotov cocktail attack on Rohingya settlement amid viral video tensions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/johor-police-probe-molotov-cocktail-attack-on-rohingya-settlement",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T07:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128300/johor-police-probe-molotov-cocktail-attack-on-rohingya-settlement-amid-viral-video-tensions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two investigations are underway after suspected Molotov cocktail attacks caused minor fires at fences of several homes in Kulai Besar, a Rohingya settlement in Johor. The attacks occurred early Tuesday morning, sparking tensions following the circulation of two viral Facebook videos showing Rohingya residents allegedly challenging Malays and inciting racial unrest. Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad confirmed that police received a report of the fire at around 1:30am and determined that it was caused by Molotov cocktails thrown at the homes of the Rohingya residents. However, no injuries or further damage were reported. Police are investigating the incidents under multiple sections of the Penal Code, as well as the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.",
  "summary": "POLICE in Johor opened two investigation papers following a suspected Molotov cocktail attack on several homes in a Rohingya settlement in Kulai Besar early today, amid tensions surrounding two viral Facebook videos. Johor police chief Datuk Ab Raham...",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Molotov cocktail attack on Kulai Rohingya settlement linked to provocative viral clip, police say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/molotov-cocktail-attack-on-kulai-rohingya-settlement-linked-to",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:21:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}