{
  "id": 14845671,
  "title": "Rapid KL: Cable theft attempt halts power on Kajang Line for an hour, police report lodged",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/rapid-kl-cable-theft-attempt-halts-power-on-kajang-line-for-an-hour",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T02:18:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/16/rapid-kl-cable-theft-attempt-halts-power-on-kajang-line-for-an-hour-police-report-lodged/239287"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Early Monday morning, an attempted cable theft on the Kajang Line of Kuala Lumpur's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system halted train services for approximately an hour. Rapid KL, the MRT operator, reported the intrusion at around 5:30am, which occurred within the track area between the Phileo Damansara and Pusat Bandar Damansara stations. In adherence to safety protocols, the power supply to the affected area was temporarily cut off.\n\nThis measure was implemented to facilitate a thorough inspection and operation by the Auxiliary Police, aimed at identifying and apprehending the suspects. The primary objective was to ensure the safety of passengers, staff, the track area, and the regular train service operation. Power was successfully restored by 6:32am after the requisite actions were taken.\n\nTo maintain the continuity of passenger journeys during the inspection and search operation, Rapid KL provided temporary alternative train services throughout the incident. The company has consistently expressed its concern over cable theft, emphasizing its potential to disrupt train services and endanger the safety of passengers and staff.\n\nA police report has been filed at the Brickfields district police headquarters for further investigation. Rapid KL reiterated its commitment to collaborating closely with the Royal Malaysia Police to aid in the investigation and to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — An attempted cable theft between the Phileo Damansara and Pusat Bandar Damansara stat...",
  "key_points": [
    "Cable theft attempt halted MRT services on Kajang Line for an hour",
    "Power cut between Phileo Damansara and Pusat Bandar Damansara stations",
    "Police report filed, alternative train services provided"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Targeted infrastructure theft forces operators to prioritize immediate safety shutdowns over service continuity, highlighting the persistent vulnerability of transit power systems to criminal disruption.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "MRT Kajang Line trains slower this morning after attempted cable theft",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/mrt-kajang-line-trains-slower-this-morning-after-attempted-cable-theft",
        "published": "2026-10-16T00:04:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Kajang MRT line disrupted by attempted cable theft",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/kajang-mrt-line-disrupted-by-attempted-cable-theft",
        "published": "2026-10-16T01:10:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "MRT Kajang Line delayed after attempted cable theft, track intrusion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/mrt-kajang-line-delayed-after-attempted-cable-theft-track-intrusion",
        "published": "2026-10-16T01:47:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Rapid KL: Cable theft attempt halts power on Kajang Line for an hour, police report lodged",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/rapid-kl-cable-theft-attempt-halts-power-on-kajang-line-for-an-hour-14850577",
        "published": "2026-10-16T02:18:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}