{
  "id": 12083508,
  "title": "Lack of accountability behind many global, national problems, says Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/lack-of-accountability-behind-many-global-national-problems-says-anwar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T05:13:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1547982/lack-accountability-behind-many-global-national-problems-says-anwar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has argued that many global and national problems are due to a lack of accountability, according to reports from the Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2026. Anwar pointed out that discussions on governance often fail to emphasize the importance of accountability. Despite its critical role in tackling issues like unfair trade, unilateral tariffs, wars, and injustices, democratic accountability receives insufficient attention. Anwar emphasized that there have been ample studies acknowledging the inadequate focus on democratic accountability in both global and national governance matters.\n\nHe highlighted a fundamental challenge: how to manage governance when powerful individuals and institutions operate without adequate checks. Anwar invoked the Latin phrase \"Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?\" (Who watches the watchers?) to illustrate the shortcomings of modern societies, including democracies, in ensuring full accountability from those in power. Anwar stressed that accountability must extend beyond mere elections and the ballot box, stressing the need for genuine accountability in practice.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Many issues plaguing the world and the country stem from a lack of accountability, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar calls for greater accountability as global governance faces mounting challenges",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/anwar-calls-for-greater-accountability-as-global-governance-faces",
        "published": "2026-10-05T03:19:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Many problems due to a lack of accountability, says Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/many-problems-due-to-a-lack-of-accountability-says-anwar",
        "published": "2026-10-05T03:27:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Malaysia must navigate global tensions to protect trade, supply chains, says Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/malaysia-must-navigate-global-tensions-to-protect-trade-supply-chains",
        "published": "2026-10-05T05:03:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}