{
  "id": 19785841,
  "title": "Anwar concerned over safety protocols for police following Kepong attack, says Fahmi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/anwar-concerned-over-safety-protocols-for-police-following-kepong",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T09:23:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/13/anwar-concerned-over-safety-protocols-for-police-following-kepong-attack-says-fahmi/243135"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has voiced apprehension regarding the safety of police officers in light of a recent attack in Kepong. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that existing procedures enable police to safeguard themselves. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail further clarified that current protocols allow officers to prioritize their own safety. The Cabinet was apprised of the successful seven-hour surgery at Kuala Lumpur Hospital to reattach the officer's hand, and the officer is reportedly recovering well, moving several fingers on the affected hand. Despite this positive development, Anwar remains deeply concerned over the incident. The attack transpired on Wednesday night, when a foreign national, identified as a Nigerian, severed the right hand of Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger Pendy using a machete. The suspect, wielding two machetes, had previously attacked police, firefighters, and Health Ministry personnel before being neutralized by the police in a nearby playground following a brief pursuit.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed concern over the safety of police off...",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expresses concern over police safety.",
    "Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirms existing procedures for police protection.",
    "Attack occurred on Wednesday night, involving a machete-wielding Nigerian suspect."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Police officer who was attacked can move some of his fingers – Fahmi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/police-officer-who-was-attacked-can-move-some-of-his-fingers-fahmi",
        "published": "2026-11-13T10:04:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}