{
  "id": 15384566,
  "title": "Police open two investigation papers on activist, refugee issue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/police-open-two-investigation-papers-on-activist-refugee-issue",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T09:28:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1558311/police-open-two-investigation-papers-activist-refugee-issue"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kelantan police have initiated two investigations following a social media dispute involving a Malaysian activist and the Rohingya refugee community, reports New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd. The cases are being examined under Penal Code Sections 341, 268, and 395, according to Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat.\n\nTwo Malaysian men were arrested in connection with a robbery allegedly carried out by a Rohingya refugee, as reported by Mamat. The police take any issue that could potentially disrupt public order and community harmony seriously, and will take appropriate action in accordance with the law, he stated.\n\nHome Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has reported that 199 criminal cases involving Myanmar refugees were recorded nationwide from 2022 to August 2026. The Refugee Registration Document, implemented by the Home Ministry, aims to systematically record refugees' identities and biometric data, and assist authorities in security vetting and verifying the identities of registered individuals.\n\nThe activist, who was detained with 12 others on Friday afternoon, was released today at noon. The release was met with about 50 supporters outside the Kota Baru district police headquarters. The public is advised to refrain from speculating or spreading unverified information to enable authorities to complete their investigations.",
  "summary": "KOTA BARU: Police have opened two investigation papers following a viral issue involving a social media activist and the Myanmar refugee community in Kelantan, including a robbery case that led to the arrest of two Malaysian men.",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Police open two probes into viral issue involving activist and Myanmar refugee community in Kelantan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/police-open-two-probes-into-viral-issue-involving-activist-and",
        "published": "2026-10-18T09:22:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}