{
  "id": 17940748,
  "title": "Cable theft suspect detained near Mutiara Damansara MRT station",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/cable-theft-suspect-detained-near-mutiara-damansara-mrt-station",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T09:24:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1569912/cable-theft-suspect-detained-near-mutiara-damansara-mrt-station"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kuala Lumpur, Prasarana auxiliary police apprehended an individual suspected of cable theft along the MRT Kajang Line. The incident transpired early this morning near the Mutiara Damansara and Bandar Utama stations. According to Rapid KL, the suspect was apprehended after allegedly crossing onto the tracks around 12:58am. A search ensued, leading to the detainment of a suspect near Mutiara Damansara station at 1:25am. Police recovered severed cables and tools that appear to have been utilized in the theft. The suspect was subsequently turned over to the police for further scrutiny and action. Rapid KL clarified that this incident did not impact MRT Kajang Line services, which remained operational as scheduled. The company emphasized that cable theft and unauthorized entry into restricted areas pose a danger to public safety, can inflict damage to infrastructure, and disrupt train services. Rapid KL urged the public to remain away from restricted zones and report any suspicious activities at its operational sites to the relevant authorities.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana auxiliary police have detained a suspect believed to be involved in cable theft along the MRT Kajang Line.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}