{
  "id": 2470396,
  "title": "Police record Hadi's statement over his article, says aide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/police-record-hadis-statement-over-his-article-says-aide",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T01:39:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1516387/police-record-hadis-statement-over-his-article-says-aide"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR - Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang had his statement recorded by the police over an article he wrote, according to his aide Mohd Syahir Sulaiman. The political secretary told the New Straits Times that the Marang MP underwent the recording last week in Kuala Lumpur. Syahir further explained that the police initiated an investigation into Hadi following complaints lodged by supporters of the opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP). There were several reports submitted by DAP backers against one of Hadi's pieces. Hadi willingly provided his statement to assist in the police investigation and is prepared to answer in court if there are valid charges against him. While Syahir did not specify the exact article, it is speculated to be a column from Hadi's \"Minda Presiden Pas\" section. The New Straits Times has contacted the police for a statement, © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded a statement from Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang over one of his articles, his aide said.",
  "key_points": [
    "Police recorded Hadi's statement over his article.",
    "Aide Mohd Syahir Sulaiman confirmed the recording.",
    "Investigation launched after DAP supporters' complaints."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This development suggests that complaints by the opposition DAP have prompted police to scrutinise Pas president Abdul Hadi Awang's written work, potentially putting him at risk of facing charges.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}