{
  "id": 3237619,
  "title": "3 probed for murder after inmate killed in Marang prison brawl",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/3-probed-for-murder-after-inmate-killed-in-marang-prison-brawl-3237619",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T09:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/25/3-probed-for-murder-after-inmate-killed-in-marang-prison-brawl"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Marang prison, Terengganu, a 38-year-old inmate lost his life in a prison brawl on Tuesday, according to Marang police chief Sofian Redzuan. The altercation began due to a longstanding financial dispute and the suspects' resentment towards the deceased, the chief explained. Prison officials reported the violent incident at 12:31 pm, following the victim's declaration of death at the Merchang health clinic. The deceased was subsequently transferred to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital in Kuala Terengganu for a post-mortem examination, which revealed that the fatal injury was a ruptured spleen, inflicted by blunt force trauma from punches or kicks.\n\nThree inmates have been identified as the perpetrators of this vicious attack. The preliminary investigation revealed that the incident was fueled by an unresolved financial debt and the suspects' animosity towards the deceased. Sofian Redzuan informed the public that the matter is currently under investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which pertains to the crime of murder.",
  "summary": "The 38-year-old inmate died from a ruptured spleen after being attacked by fellow prisoners.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "3 probed for murder after inmate killed in Marang prison brawl",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/3-probed-for-murder-after-inmate-killed-in-marang-prison-brawl",
        "published": "2026-08-25T09:23:21.000Z"
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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."
}