{
  "id": 15226891,
  "title": "Replace Umno man who made religious ‘joke’, says Amanah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/replace-umno-man-who-made-religious-joke-says-amanah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T14:53:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/17/replace-umno-man-who-made-religious-joke-says-amanah"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selangor Amanah leader Abbas Azmi has called for Umno's Noorazli Said to be replaced as the Dengkil constituency coordinator, following his court charge for allegedly wounding religious feelings. Azmi asserted that politicians who disregard Malaysia's multicultural society should not hold administrative roles. He specifically cited a controversial joke by Noorazli at the Umno general assembly in September, which involved Catholic clergy, as a cultural insensitivity. Abbas conveyed his concerns to Amirudin Shari, Selangor's menteri besar, expressing confidence in the latter's decision to maintain harmony and unity in the state. The controversial remark sparked outrage due to its lewd reference to a Catholic priest and nun, allegedly quoting a non-existent Psalm 129 from the Bible. Noorazli later apologized and is currently facing trial. Abbas also urged Pakatan Harapan to reassess its relationship with Umno and Barisan Nasional, citing previous controversies involving their leaders, including issues at Felda, Tabung Haji, and the constitutional crisis in Negeri Sembilan.",
  "summary": "Selangor Amanah communications director Abbas Azmi says politicians who fail to appreciate Malaysia’s multicultural society should not be appointed to administrative roles.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pemimpin Amanah desak Umno jawab isu surat kepada Penyimpan Mohor Besar Raja-Raja",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/pemimpin-amanah-desak-umno-jawab-isu-surat-kepada-penyimpan-mohor",
        "published": "2026-10-17T06:47:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}