{
  "id": 14636951,
  "title": "Court hears charges against former UKM director accused of RM3.12m contract abuse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/court-hears-charges-against-former-ukm-director-accused-of-rm3-12m",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T07:17:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/15/court-hears-charges-against-former-ukm-director-accused-of-rm312m-contract-abuse/239206"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A former UKM education centre director, Datuk Prof Muhammad Hussin, pleaded not guilty on October 15 to charges of abusing his position to secure RM3.12 million in contracts. The charges, filed by prosecutors, allege that Muhammad, a member of Koperasi Siswazah Bangi Berhad, influenced KSBB board members to appoint QTech Management Malaysia Sdn Bhd as the programme operator, a company in which he had a financial interest. The alleged misconduct took place on February 26 and June 25, 2022. Muhammad faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of at least RM50,000 under the MACC Act 2009. His defense argues for a lower RM50,000 bail, citing his financial situation and health issues, including synovial sarcoma and heart disease. The court set bail at RM80,000, requiring Muhammad to surrender his passport and refrain from interfering with prosecution witnesses. The case is scheduled to be heard again on November 12.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM, Oct 15 — A former director of an education centre at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) pleaded not g...",
  "key_points": [
    "Datuk Prof Muhammad Hussin accused of RM3.12m contract abuse",
    "Charges filed on October 15, 2022, for alleged misconduct in 2022",
    "Court sets bail at RM80,000 with passport surrender requirement"
  ],
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Court hears charges against former UKM director accused of RM3.12m contract abuse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/court-hears-charges-against-former-ukm-director-accused-of-rm3-12m-14639277",
        "published": "2026-10-15T07:17:28.000Z"
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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."
}