{
  "id": 11176881,
  "title": "Ridhuan Tee’s ‘untimely, unwanted’ comment draws widespread criticism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ridhuan-tees-untimely-unwanted-comment-draws-widespread-criticism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T11:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127849/ridhuan-tees-untimely-unwanted-comment-draws-widespread-criticism"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Mohd Ridhuan Tee Abdullah, a controversial preacher, has sparked widespread criticism on social media after questioning the motives of government leaders attending the funeral of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali's wife. In a Facebook post, Ridhuan Tee expressed his disappointment in the \"conduct of those in power\", stating that despite her contributions, she was not shown respect during her lifetime. He alleged that it was only after her death that they sought to show their concern. Ridhuan Tee also criticized former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, suggesting that he faced ongoing pressure until his death, which he viewed as hypocritical. His post garnered over 2,500 comments, many of which questioned his motives and accused him of politicizing the funeral. Critics argued that his comments could exacerbate political division and that such matters should be handled with respect and restraint.",
  "summary": "CONTROVERSIAL preacher Dr Mohd Ridhuan Tee Abdullah has drawn criticism for questioning the presence of government leaders at the funeral of the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali. In a Facebook post, Ridhuan Tee questioned the motives of those who tur...",
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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."
}