{
  "id": 13457861,
  "title": "MCMC probes ‘Lim Sian See’ over post on budget speech",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/mcmc-probes-lim-sian-see-over-post-on-budget-speech",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T16:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/11/mcma-probes-lim-sian-see-over-post-on-budget-speech"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is probing political commentator Lim Sian See, also known as Eric See-To, over a Facebook post referencing a Quranic verse in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's 2027 budget speech. The MCMC stated that the content allegedly mocked the verse, causing public concern. The investigation recorded a statement and seized a mobile phone and an eSIM for forensic examination. Lim denied being responsible for including the verse, claiming it was added by another party. He threatened to file a police report against those who altered the image. The MCMC emphasized the need for responsible use of social media, respecting religious sensitivities and maintaining harmony in a diverse society.",
  "summary": "The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said it had recorded his statement and seized a mobile phone.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "MCMC probes ‘Lim Sian See’ over post on budget speech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/mcmc-probes-lim-sian-see-over-post-on-budget-speech-13465710",
        "published": "2026-10-10T16:05:00.000Z"
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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."
}