{
  "id": 9688079,
  "title": "Two scrap metal workers remanded over RM2mil chip theft",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/two-scrap-metal-workers-remanded-over-rm2mil-chip-theft",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T03:32:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1540782/two-scrap-metal-workers-remanded-over-rm2mil-chip-theft"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BALIK PULAU: Two scrap metal workers have been held for seven days to help with the investigation into a theft of roughly 30,000 microchips valued at RM2 million from a factory in Bayan Lepas. Magistrate Chia Huey Ting ordered the remand for the 32-year-old and 35-year-old men at the Balik Pulau magistrate's court on the same day. The remand will last until October 1. It appears that a factory manager found the missing microchips during a regular warehouse inspection on September 20. Further examination showed that the wires of the front gate had been cut, the back door had been forced open, and the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras had been moved from their original positions. Suspecting a break-in, the manager reported the theft to the police, citing stolen inventory worth RM2 million. After gathering information and intelligence, the police apprehended both suspects at a scrap metal shop in Batu Maung. The case is being looked into under Section 457 of the Penal Code for house-breaking.",
  "summary": "BALIK PULAU: Two scrap metal workers have been remanded for seven days to assist in investigations into the theft of about 30,000 microchips worth RM2 million from a factory in Bayan Lepas.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two scrap metal workers remanded for seven days",
    "Theft of 30,000 microchips valued at RM2M",
    "Suspects apprehended at scrap metal shop"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The remand of the two scrap metal workers indicates that police are pursuing a clear lead in a case of high-value theft, suggesting they may have sufficient evidence to secure a conviction.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}