{
  "id": 11408978,
  "title": "PSD awaits Home Ministry probe before deciding on MCBA DG viral incident",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/psd-awaits-home-ministry-probe-before-deciding-on-mcba-dg-viral",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T09:48:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1546272/psd-awaits-home-ministry-probe-deciding-mcba-dg-viral-incident"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Public Service Department (PSD) is awaiting the results of a Home Ministry investigation into a viral incident involving Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, according to Tan Sri Dr Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz, the director-general of the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA). Dr Wan stated that the department has not yet received any report on the incident, which has been circulating on social media, showing Shuhaily berating two men, with one appearing to be grabbed forcibly by the ears. A police report allegedly lodged by one of the individuals allegedly subjected to rough treatment by Shuhaily has also gone viral. Shuhaily has stated that he is prepared to be investigated over the incident and to accept any decision that may be made in relation to the matter.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Service Department (PSD) will await the outcome of the Home Ministry's investigation before deciding on the next course of action over a viral incident involving Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.",
  "key_points": [
    "PSD awaiting Home Ministry probe results",
    "Incident involves Shuhaily berating men",
    "Shuhaily ready for investigation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}