{
  "id": 13000318,
  "title": "12 politicians involved in 19 cases granted DNAA since 2010",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/12-politicians-involved-in-19-cases-granted-dnaa-since-2010",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T01:23:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1551044/12-politicians-involved-19-cases-granted-dnaa-2010"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Between 2010 and July 2022, 19 criminal cases involving 12 politicians received a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) at the High Court and lower courts across Malaysia, according to Ministry of Law data. Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said made this revelation in response to a parliamentary question from Pang Hok Liong (PH-Labis). DNAA is not the same as an acquittal, the minister clarified. Unlike civil cases, there is no statute of limitations on criminal proceedings, so individuals granted a DNAA could potentially face recharging for the same offenses if the prosecution deems it appropriate based on the facts and evidence. Azalina directed inquiries about specific cases to the Attorney-General's Chambers, which maintains the corresponding prosecution records.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Nineteen cases involving 12 politicians were granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in the High Court and lower courts nationwide between 2010 and July this year.",
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        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Twelve politicians involved in 19 cases granted DNAA since 2010",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/twelve-politicians-involved-in-19-cases-granted-dnaa-since-2010",
        "published": "2026-10-09T00:45:00.000Z"
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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."
}