{
  "id": 1217861,
  "title": "No MACC arrest, just rumours: Abdul Azeez’s son rebuts social media buzz over Tabung Haji RCI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/no-macc-arrest-just-rumours-abdul-azeezs-son-rebuts-social-media-buzz-1217861",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T05:08:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/16/no-macc-arrest-just-rumours-abdul-azeezs-son-rebuts-social-media-buzz-over-tabung-haji-rci/231561"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim's son, Mohamed Khairul Azman Abdul Azeez, has refuted reports circulating on social media claiming his father was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in connection with the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) Report. Mohamed Khairul Azman, who posted on Facebook today, confirmed his father is resting at their residence and not under arrest. He expressed gratitude for the inquiries and hoped that the investigation would be carried out with integrity, fairness, and transparency. The rumors about Abdul Azeez's arrest started on social media late last night, following the public release of the Tabung Haji RCI Report on July 29. Abdul Azeez had previously stated his willingness to cooperate fully if investigated regarding the report. The Tabung Haji RCI Report was debated and tabled in a special sitting of the Dewan Rakyat last Tuesday.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — The son of former Baling Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim has dismis...",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "My dad not arrested by MACC, says son of former Tabung Haji chairman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/my-dad-not-arrested-by-macc-says-son-of-former-tabung-haji-chairman",
        "published": "2026-08-16T05:04:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "No MACC arrest, just rumours: Abdul Azeez’s son rebuts social media buzz over Tabung Haji RCI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/no-macc-arrest-just-rumours-abdul-azeezs-son-rebuts-social-media-buzz",
        "published": "2026-08-16T05:08:28.000Z"
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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."
}