{
  "id": 14857607,
  "title": "Arun Dorasamy's case to go on trial in February",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/arun-dorasamys-case-to-go-on-trial-in-february",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T03:21:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1556650/arun-dorasamys-case-go-trial-february"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Activist Arumugam Dorasamy, 56, is set to stand trial for religious provocation on February 1 and 2, 2026, after his defence representation was rejected by the prosecution. The case stems from a statement Dorasamy allegedly posted on Instagram, which allegedly caused public alarm and could incite a person to commit an offence against public tranquillity. The maximum sentence for this offence is two years imprisonment, a fine, or both. Dorasamy's lawyer confirmed that the prosecution has provided the necessary documents for the trial, and the defendant welcomed the decision to proceed with a full trial, emphasizing the importance of establishing the truth.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Arun Dorasamy's case to go on trial in February [WATCH]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/arun-dorasamys-case-to-go-on-trial-in-february-watch",
        "published": "2026-10-16T03:21:37.000Z"
      }
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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."
}