{
  "id": 15110667,
  "title": "Nik Nazmi acknowledges he is the individual detained by JAIS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/nik-nazmi-acknowledges-he-is-the-individual-detained-by-jais",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T03:19:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128448/nik-nazmi-acknowledges-he-is-the-individual-detained-by-jais"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has admitted to being one of two individuals arrested by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) in Petaling Jaya on Thursday. In a statement, the Bersama Party leader acknowledged that the incident was an error in judgment and expressed regret for the consequences. Nik Nazmi said that he and some associates had been discussing a project-related matter at a studio in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, before moving to Petaling Jaya to review documents. When JAIS officers arrived, only a woman and he were present, and he assured them that no improper conduct occurred. He emphasized that he is willing to fully cooperate with any legal proceedings and apologized to his wife, family, and everyone affected by the lapse in judgment. The former MP also apologized to his party for disappointing its members and supporters and hoped for respect for the legal process without media prolongation.",
  "summary": "FORMER Setiawangsa Member of Parliament Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has confirmed that he was one of two individuals detained by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) during an incident in Petaling Jaya on Thursday. The leader from Parti Bersama M...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Nik Nazmi mengaku ditahan Jais, pertemuan dengan wanita bincang projek",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/nik-nazmi-mengaku-ditahan-jais-pertemuan-dengan-wanita-bincang-projek",
        "published": "2026-10-17T03:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Nik Nazmi confirms Jais arrest, apologises for 'lapse in judgment'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/nik-nazmi-confirms-jais-arrest-apologises-for-lapse-in-judgment",
        "published": "2026-10-17T03:38:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}