{
  "id": 6382983,
  "title": "Youth charged with attempted murder after running man over in Air Itam riot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/youth-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-running-man-over-in-air",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T04:11:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1528852/youth-charged-attempted-murder-after-running-man-over-air-itam-riot"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 19-year-old man, Lim Boon Sik, appeared in court today charged with attempting to murder a 25-year-old man, Yeap Jhun Ee, during an armed riot in Air Itam last month. The incident occurred around 12.30am on August 29 along Jalan Paya Terubong 3, Blok B, Bandar Baru. Lim pleaded guilty to the charge after it was read to him in Hokkien, stating he understood English and opted for Chinese. He is alleged to have run over Yeap with a Perodua Axia with registration number PQF 8672, knowing it could cause the victim's death. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and a fine upon conviction. If the act causes injury, the offender may face life imprisonment or up to 20 years. During proceedings, Deputy Public Prosecutor Anuarul Hakim Abdul Muen requested bail of RM10,000 with conditions that Lim report to a local police station and avoid interfering with the victim or witnesses. Lim's lawyer, Tan, sought a lower bail, citing Lim's youth, permanent residence in the state, and lack of flight risk. The court granted bail of RM10,000 with one Malaysian surety and ordered Lim to report to a nearby police station monthly until the case concludes and barred him from interfering with prosecution witnesses. The case will be heard again on October 7 for the prosecution to provide relevant documents.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN: A 19-year-old man today claimed trial to a charge of attempting to kill a man by running him over during an armed riot in Air Itam last month.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}