{
  "id": 366967,
  "title": "Terengganu police arrest three Myanmar men over sexual offence against disabled woman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/terengganu-police-arrest-three-myanmar-men-over-sexual-offence",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T10:20:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/09/terengganu-police-arrest-three-myanmar-men-over-sexual-offence-against-disabled-woman/230727"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 9, the Kemaman district police in Terengganu detained three Myanmar refugee men accused of a sexual offence against an intellectually disabled woman. The suspects, aged between 19 and 28, were apprehended following a report of the alleged incident from a 20-year-old woman. They were remanded from August 8 to 12 to aid the ongoing investigation, which is being conducted under Section 376 of the Penal Code.\n\nPolice Chief Supt Mohd Razi Mohd Rosli stated that the investigation needs to be carefully handled, considering the victim's disability. The police have also identified a video circulating on TikTok showing a crowd gathering in front of Kampung Enjin Gergaji Flats following the allegations. The public is advised not to jump to conclusions or spread misinformation, as the case is still under investigation.\n\nThe public is encouraged to provide any relevant information to the police by contacting any nearby police station or by calling 09-859 2222 to speak with Inspector Mohd Hadaza Mat Amin.",
  "summary": "CHUKAI, Aug 9 — Three Myanmar male refugees working as construction and cleaning workers were detained in connecti...",
  "key_points": [
    "Three Myanmar men arrested for sexual offence against disabled woman on August 9",
    "Suspects aged 19-28 detained in Kemaman district, Terengganu",
    "Investigation under Section 376 of Penal Code, public urged to provide info"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The arrest of the three Myanmar men signals a swift response by Terengganu police to a sensitive case involving a vulnerable victim, and they now face a potential charge under Section 376 of the Penal Code.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Terengganu police arrest three Myanmar men over sexual offence against disabled woman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/terengganu-police-arrest-three-myanmar-men-over-sexual-offence-367357",
        "published": "2026-08-09T10:20:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}