{
  "id": 3860510,
  "title": "Viral video of cockroaches in food container prompts DBKL to shut BBQ outlet for 14 days (VIDEO)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/viral-video-of-cockroaches-in-food-container-prompts-dbkl-to-shut-bbq",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T01:09:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/28/viral-video-of-cockroaches-in-food-container-prompts-dbkl-to-shut-bbq-outlet-for-14-days-video/232954"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 28, a video circulating on social media captured several cockroaches scurrying inside a food container at a barbecue restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. The footage, posted by a user on Threads under the account @aqilahmaria_, depicted the insects inside a container holding raw meat near another container with prawns. The user expressed her trauma from the incident and advised the public to thoroughly inspect their food before consumption. Following the video's surge in popularity, the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) launched an investigation into the restaurant. The Premises Sanitation Unit of the Titiwangsa Zone 5 Health Office, under the Health and Environment Department, conducted a follow-up inspection as a result of the complaint. The authorities ordered the restaurant to close for 14 days, from August 26 to September 9, 2026, in order to enable the establishment to carry out necessary corrective measures and thorough cleaning. DBKL emphasized its commitment to maintaining food premises in the city that adhere to hygiene and public health standards, while safeguarding the interests and safety of city residents.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — A video showing several insects believed to be cockroaches crawling inside a food container...",
  "key_points": [
    "Cockroaches found in food container at Kuala Lumpur BBQ restaurant",
    "Video shared on social media prompts DBKL investigation",
    "Restaurant closed for 14 days to address hygiene issues"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Viral video of cockroaches in food container prompts DBKL to shut BBQ outlet for 14 days (VIDEO)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/viral-video-of-cockroaches-in-food-container-prompts-dbkl-to-shut-bbq-3861637",
        "published": "2026-08-28T01:09:12.000Z"
      }
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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."
}