{
  "id": 13090234,
  "title": "Putrajaya plans law to tighten oversight of govt-owned firms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/putrajaya-plans-law-to-tighten-oversight-of-govt-owned-firms-13090234",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T09:27:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/09/govt-plans-law-to-tighten-oversight-of-government-owned-companies"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at tightening oversight of government-owned companies and statutory bodies. The proposed law is a response to scandals such as 1MDB, as well as issues involving Tabung Haji and Felda. 1MDB, a sovereign wealth fund, was allegedly misappropriated of billions of dollars, leading to investigations and legal proceedings in multiple countries. Felda, a state-owned plantation company, has been facing significant losses due to mismanagement and political interference, with Anwar Ibrahim himself reporting annual financial burdens on the government. Tabung Haji, a fund managing pilgrim contributions, has been recommended for a major overhaul by a royal commission of inquiry, including stricter oversight, forensic audits, and limitations on political influence.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the bill will cover entities entrusted with managing public funds and assets.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Putrajaya plans law to tighten oversight of govt-owned firms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/putrajaya-plans-law-to-tighten-oversight-of-govt-owned-firms",
        "published": "2026-10-09T09:27:00.000Z"
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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."
}