{
  "id": 13417646,
  "title": "Officials to probe video of Muslim performing non-Islamic ritual",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/officials-to-probe-video-of-muslim-performing-non-islamic-ritual",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T12:57:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/10/officials-to-probe-video-of-muslim-performing-non-islamic-ritual"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The religious affairs minister of Malaysia, Zulkifli Hasan, has announced an investigation into video recordings that allegedly show a Muslim individual performing non-Islamic rituals. The Prime Minister's Department, in collaboration with relevant authorities, is examining the footage, which reportedly depicts the individual engaging in acts involving worship and using incantations. Religious affairs minister Zulkifli Hasan stated that appropriate action will be taken based on the facts uncovered by the investigative authorities, with the aim of maintaining justice and social harmony. The government remains committed to preserving the sanctity of the Islamic faith among Muslims.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : PMD (Religious Affairs) Acts Over Video Allegedly Showing Muslim In Non-Islamic Ritual",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/general-pmd-religious-affairs-acts-over-video-allegedly-showing",
        "published": "2026-10-10T10:52:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Officials to probe video of Muslim performing non-Islamic ritual",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/officials-to-probe-video-of-muslim-performing-non-islamic-ritual-13418760",
        "published": "2026-10-10T12:57:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}