{
  "id": 3150703,
  "title": "Ayob Khan keluar joging sambil diintip Islamic State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ayob-khan-keluar-joging-sambil-diintip-islamic-state",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T23:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/25/ayob-khan-keluar-joging-sambil-diintip-islamic-state"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, a former police chief who served for 35 years, has gained attention both nationally and internationally for his efforts in combating terrorism. Known for his cautious nature, especially while leading the anti-terrorism unit at Bukit Aman, Khan was aware that his movements were being monitored when he went jogging in Taman Tasik Perdana. He was informed that a major Islamic State (IS) recruiter in Malaysia was using social media to recruit locals for surveillance and tracking security personnel. Khan revealed that the recruiters were aware he jogged in Taman Tasik Perdana and that Khalid Abu Bakar, a colleague, attended motorcycle convoys every Saturday. Khan disclosed that he learned about this monitoring because he was part of the same group tasked with monitoring them. As a result of this and other experiences, Khan advocated for stronger safety measures, including the use of bulletproof vehicles, route changes, and constant vigilance. These practices stemmed from techniques developed during the fight against the Malayan Communist Party in the 1950s to 1980s. Khan also emphasized the need for specific legal provisions to prevent serious safety threats, such as the Security (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), which came under criticism before its implementation. However, Khan stressed that this did not mean he wanted the Internal Security Act 1960 (ISA) reinstated, which allowed indefinite detention without trial. The ISA was abolished in 2012 and replaced by Sosma, which allowed suspects to be detained for up to 28 days for investigative purposes before charges or release. Khan argued that the customary procedures under criminal law were insufficient to handle large-scale terrorist operations involving many suspects. \"When I was in anti-terrorism, I didn't just arrest one person. In a 24-hour period, I once arrested 40 suspects,\" he stated. Khan also stressed that the long detention periods under common law were inadequate for investigating large terrorist operations involving many suspects. \"When I was in anti-terrorism, not just one person was arrested. In a 24-hour period, I once arrested 40 suspects,\" he said. Khan further emphasized that strong safety laws were crucial in preventing inter-community tension from escalating further in Malaysia's multi-ethnic society. He gave the example of grievances between communities that had occurred in Kampung Medan and Kampung Rawa. \"Our diverse society cannot simply apply the model used by Western countries,\" Khan said. He also reminded politicians to prioritize national safety in the long term over short-term political gains.",
  "summary": "Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay berkata kumpulan pengganas itu ada memantau pergerakan pegawai atasan termasuk KPN.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Islamic State watched me while I went jogging, says Ayob",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/islamic-state-watched-me-while-i-went-jogging-says-ayob",
        "published": "2026-08-24T23:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}