{
  "id": 14166657,
  "title": "Burst pipeline disrupts water supply to 130,790 Penang accounts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/burst-pipeline-disrupts-water-supply-to-130-790-penang-accounts-14166657",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T08:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/13/burst-pipeline-disrupts-water-supply-to-130-790-penang-accounts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A burst pipeline in Penang's mainland has caused water supply disruptions to 130,790 accounts on both the state's mainland and island. The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) reported the pipeline ruptured around 11:30 PM last night before being shut down at 2:38 AM for repairs. According to PBAPP, the pipeline was transporting water from the Sungai Dua water treatment plant to Penang Island, and emergency protocols were activated. Water supply restoration will be conducted in stages, with completion anticipated around 8:30 PM. PBAPP seeks the patience and understanding of all affected water consumers and apologizes for any inconvenience caused. The list of affected areas can be accessed here.",
  "summary": "The pipeline which pumps water from the Sungai Dua treatment plant to Penang island burst at about 11.30pm last night.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Burst pipeline disrupts water supply to 130,790 Penang accounts",
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        "published": "2026-10-13T08:22:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Pipeline burst disrupts water supply to 130,790 Penang consumers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pipeline-burst-disrupts-water-supply-to-130-790-penang-consumers",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:23:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Burst pipe affects 130,790 consumers in Penang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/burst-pipe-affects-130-790-consumers-in-penang",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:44:00.000Z"
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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."
}