{
  "id": 8378538,
  "title": "MCMC identifies accounts, individuals linked to viral stage performance insulting Rukun Negara",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/mcmc-identifies-accounts-individuals-linked-to-viral-stage",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T04:26:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1535992/mcmc-identifies-accounts-individuals-linked-viral-stage-performance"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA - The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has identified several social media accounts and individuals associated with a viral video of a stage performance allegedly insulting the Malay Rulers and the Rukun Negara, according to a statement released today. The MCMC revealed that the recording originated from a stage performance in 2018 but resurfaced on social media, prompting their investigation. The commission is collaborating with the police's Criminal Investigation Department to complete the probe, including matters related to digital evidence. The public has been cautioned against speculating or disseminating unverified information about the individuals linked to the video to prevent interfering with the ongoing investigation. Earlier, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Dagang had called on the police and MCMC to promptly and comprehensively investigate the stage performance video and take necessary action if any laws had been breached, considering all applicable legal provisions.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has identified several social media accounts and people linked to a viral video of a stage performance that allegedly insults the institution of the Malay Rulers and the Rukun Negara.",
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    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "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"
      }
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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."
}