{
  "id": 19273458,
  "title": "Penang water operator boosts security after vandalism, theft at Pokok Sena canal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/penang-water-operator-boosts-security-after-vandalism-theft-at-pokok-19273458",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T02:29:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/10/penang-water-operator-boosts-security-after-vandalism-theft-at-pokok-sena-canal/242659"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BUTTERWORTH, Nov 10 — The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has increased security measures and intensified patrols near the Pokok Sena Canal following a series of incidents involving trespassing, vandalism, and theft. According to a statement released by PBAPP, these events were discovered during a regular security inspection conducted by its auxiliary police force. Further examination revealed that various parts of the canal's infrastructure had been damaged or were missing. In response to these occurrences, PBAPP filed a police report on November 10 at 1:07pm to aid in ongoing investigations. The corporation emphasized in its Facebook post that they have reinforced security and increased patrols in the region to protect its assets and ensure the uninterrupted supply of water from the Mengkuang Dam via the Pokok Sena Canal. PBAPP also called upon any individuals who have knowledge of the incidents or who notice any suspicious activities in the area to immediately report it to the relevant authorities.",
  "summary": "BUTTERWORTH, Nov 10 — The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has tightened security and stepped up patrols al...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : PBAPP Steps Up Security Following Vandalism, Theft At Pokok Sena Canal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/general-pbapp-steps-up-security-following-vandalism-theft-at-pokok",
        "published": "2026-11-10T00:24:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "PBAPP tightens security after vandalism, theft at Pokok Sena canal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/pbapp-tightens-security-after-vandalism-theft-at-pokok-sena-canal",
        "published": "2026-11-10T01:31:10.000Z"
      }
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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."
}