{
  "id": 9484868,
  "title": "Tiong calls for comprehensive probe into coordinated attacks on convenience stores across Sarawak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/tiong-calls-for-comprehensive-probe-into-coordinated-attacks-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T04:00:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Borneo Post Online",
    "slug": "borneo-post-online",
    "url": "https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/09/24/tiong-calls-for-comprehensive-probe-into-coordinated-attacks-on-convenience-stores-across-sarawak/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bintulu MP Dato Sri Tiong King Sing has called for a comprehensive investigation into a series of attacks on 24-hour convenience stores across Sarawak. The attacks, which occurred in Kuching, Sri Aman, and Bintulu, reportedly involved suspected incendiary or explosive objects, arson, and vandalism. Tiong suggested that the cases should be investigated collectively to determine whether they were linked, and to establish who carried out the attacks and whether they were planned, directed, or ordered by others. He expressed concern over the attacks occurring while people were still inside the premises, calling it a blatant disregard for the law and for human lives. Tiong urged authorities to examine whether there was an organised operation behind the incidents, and to pursue the investigation beyond those directly involved in carrying out the attacks. The MP also stressed the importance of addressing any dispute or allegation through proper legal channels rather than violence or intimidation.",
  "summary": "BINTULU (Sept 24): The police have been called on to comprehensively investigate a series of attacks on 24-hour convenience stores in several parts of Sarawak, including incidents involving suspected incendiary or explosive objects, arson, and vandalism. Bintulu MP Dato Sri Tiong King Sing said the cases, reported in Kuching, Sri Aman, and Bintulu, should be [...] The post Tiong calls for…",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Tiong calls for probe into series of convenience store attacks in Sarawak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/tiong-calls-for-probe-into-series-of-convenience-store-attacks-in",
        "published": "2026-09-24T04:58:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}