{
  "id": 3257001,
  "title": "Jeffrey Cheah says metal fatigue possible cause of Sunway Lagoon roller coaster incident",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/jeffrey-cheah-says-metal-fatigue-possible-cause-of-sunway-lagoon",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T12:15:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/25/jeffrey-cheah-says-metal-fatigue-possible-cause-of-sunway-lagoon-roller-coaster-incident/232618"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 25, Sunway Group founder Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah confirmed that a roller coaster accident occurred at Sunway Lagoon, injuring ten people. The New Straits Times reported Cheah as expressing regret over the incident, stating that authorities were currently investigating the matter. He believed that metal fatigue could have been a possible cause for the accident. Cheah noted that it was fortunate there were no fatalities in the incident.\n\nAccording to Subang Jaya district police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat, 22 people were on the roller coaster ride when the incident occurred around 9pm on Saturday. The individuals involved comprised Malaysians and foreign tourists aged between 11 and 44 years old. All of those injured were taken to medical centers in the Subang Jaya district for treatment, and it was reported that they sustained minor injuries.\n\nACP Wan Azlan further stated that a report was lodged at 11:45am the following day, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Sunway Group founder Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah has reportedly confirmed a roller coaster a...",
  "key_points": [
    "Ten people injured in Sunway Lagoon roller coaster accident on August 25",
    "Jeffrey Cheah, Sunway Group founder, suspects metal fatigue as possible cause",
    "No fatalities reported, injuries minor with all taken to medical centers"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Jeffrey Cheah says metal fatigue possible cause of Sunway Lagoon roller coaster incident",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/jeffrey-cheah-says-metal-fatigue-possible-cause-of-sunway-lagoon-3258181",
        "published": "2026-08-25T12:15:03.000Z"
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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."
}