{
  "id": 10204867,
  "title": "Lebih 150 berhimpun bantah ‘mafia korporat’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/lebih-150-berhimpun-bantah-mafia-korporat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T11:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/27/lebih-150-berhimpun-bantah-mafia-korporat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "More than 150 people gathered in Malaysia's capital to protest against claims of a \"corporate mafia,\" specifically the establishment of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate such allegations. The demonstrators began arriving around 3 pm, with numbers increasing to around 150 before the protest erupted in full force around 5 pm. Among those present were former PKR MP Wong Chen, Muda Amira Abdul Aziz, Ronnie Liu, Raja Ahmad Iskandar Fareez and activist Hishamuddin Rais. The protesters presented three main demands to the government: to establish the RCI to investigate the alleged \"corporate mafia,\" to halt dual-trial practices in legal enforcement, and to address poor treatment of activists. When addressing the attendees, Mandiri Executive Director Amir Hadi questioned the use of the Anti-Tampering Act of 2001 (AML) against activists. This followed the arrest of Amir and Mandiri Executive Director Dobby Chew for several days to aid in the investigation of money laundering. Amir stated that the authorities should not detain someone and freeze their bank accounts before confirming any wrongdoing had occurred. In early 2021, Bloomberg reported allegations that a group of businessmen and SPRM officials had used bribery and surveillance to pressure executives into selling shares in a targeted company. The news outlet also reported allegations that the former SPRM chief prosecution officer Azam Baki had violated public trust regulations regarding executive stock ownership, though he denied the claims. The allegations sparked calls for the establishment of the RCI, including from DAP leaders. During the protest, Wong, now part of Bersatu, stated that the goal of the RCI is to determine facts, not to assume guilt. \"We're not saying they're already proven guilty,\" Wong said. \"We just want the Royal Commission of Inquiry established to investigate Azam and 'corporate mafia'.\" Setiausaha Agung Muda Ainie Haziqah Shafii urged the younger generation to continue speaking out even if they disagree with government actions. \"Just because Pakatan Harapan is in the government, don't stop speaking out. If they're wrong, say they're wrong.\"",
  "summary": "Pemimpin daripada beberapa parti turut menyertai perhimpunan itu termasuk Wong Chen daripada Bersama, Naib Ketua Pemuda DAP Raja Ahmad Iskandar Fareez dan Ketua Penerangan PBM Ronnie Liu.",
  "key_points": [
    "Over 150 people protested corporate mafia allegations in Malaysia's capital.",
    "Demonstrators demanded establishment of Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI).",
    "Protesters questioned Anti-Tampering Act use against activists."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Lebih 150 berhimpun bantah ‘mafia korporat’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/lebih-150-berhimpun-bantah-mafia-korporat-10208820",
        "published": "2026-09-27T11:17:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "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."
}