{
  "id": 15704295,
  "title": "Border agency chief Shuhaily to face court tomorrow over alleged assault of two police personnel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/border-agency-chief-shuhaily-to-face-court-tomorrow-over-alleged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T04:52:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/20/border-agency-chief-shuhaily-to-face-court-tomorrow-over-alleged-assault-of-two-police-personnel/239837"
  },
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  "account": "Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency director-general, Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, is set to appear in Sepang Magistrate’s Court tomorrow to face allegations of assaulting two police personnel. Shuhaily confirmed that he is prepared to face the legal process and accept whatever decision the court may make. He stated, \"As I have said before, bringing about changes to improve Malaysia’s borders comes at a price, and that price is myself.\" Shuhaily also expressed gratitude to Malaysians for their continued support during his duties.\n\nAccording to Bukit Aman’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which pertains to voluntarily causing hurt. CID has recorded statements from 25 witnesses to aid in their investigation, which took place on September 28. The incident in question involved Shuhaily confronting two individuals at KLIA Terminal 1, as captured in a viral video that circulated online.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuh...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Border agency chief Shuhaily to face court tomorrow over alleged assault of two police personnel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/border-agency-chief-shuhaily-to-face-court-tomorrow-over-alleged-15706883",
        "published": "2026-10-20T04:52:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "AKPS chief Mohd Shuhaily to be charged over alleged assault on two policemen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/akps-chief-mohd-shuhaily-to-be-charged-over-alleged-assault-on-two",
        "published": "2026-10-20T06:04:00.000Z"
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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."
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