{
  "id": 8365217,
  "title": "MCMC identifies accounts, individuals in probe into viral 2018 video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/mcmc-identifies-accounts-individuals-in-probe-into-viral-2018-video",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T02:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127450/mcmc-identifies-accounts-individuals-in-probe-into-viral-2018-performance-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has identified several social media accounts and individuals connected to a viral video from 2018 that allegedly involves the royal institution, Malaysia, and the Rukun Negara. The video, which has recently resurfaced and gone viral on social media, was originally recorded during a stage performance. MCMC has received complaints regarding the video and is working alongside the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to conduct the investigation, which involves examining digital evidence. The commission has urged the public not to speculate or share unverified information about the individuals linked to the video, as this could interfere with the investigation process.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Rukun Negara, Royal Institution video triggers call for broad legal probe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/rukun-negara-royal-institution-video-triggers-call-for-broad-legal",
        "published": "2026-09-19T00:40:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Cops, MCMC must probe alleged insult to Rukun Negara in viral video, says minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/cops-mcmc-must-probe-alleged-insult-to-rukun-negara-in-viral-video",
        "published": "2026-09-19T01:03:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Viral performance video sparks calls for legal action over alleged insults to Rukun Negara",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/viral-performance-video-sparks-calls-for-legal-action-over-alleged",
        "published": "2026-09-19T01:08:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Minister: Probe alleged Rukun Negara insult in viral video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/minister-probe-alleged-rukun-negara-insult-in-viral-video",
        "published": "2026-09-19T01:58:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}