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  "id": 3185343,
  "title": "Felda forensic audit proposal to go before Cabinet, says Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/felda-forensic-audit-proposal-to-go-before-cabinet-says-anwar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T03:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/25/felda-forensic-audit-proposal-to-go-before-cabinet-says-anwar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the proposal for a forensic audit on Felda will be presented to the Cabinet for consideration. The matter is expected to be discussed during a Cabinet meeting. This comes after Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi called for the forensic audit, citing various allegations against Felda, including abuse of power and governance failures. Zahid stated that the audit should determine the reasons for Felda's losses and identify responsible parties. He also expressed openness to the formation of a royal commission of inquiry, provided it does not aim to persecute or humiliate individuals. If substantial evidence emerges against specific individuals, they should be held accountable. Previously, Anwar had claimed that Felda was suffering from nearly RM10 billion in losses due to mismanagement and excessive political interference. He also mentioned that a special task force report on Felda's issues and inherited problems would be released soon.",
  "summary": "Prime minister says the matter will be discussed at a Cabinet meeting.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Anwar: Felda forensic audit proposal to be brought to cabinet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/anwar-felda-forensic-audit-proposal-to-be-brought-to-cabinet",
        "published": "2026-08-25T02:58:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Cabinet To Discuss Call For FELDA Forensic Audit - PM Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/general-cabinet-to-discuss-call-for-felda-forensic-audit-pm-anwar",
        "published": "2026-08-25T03:23:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Felda forensic audit proposal to go before Cabinet, says Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/felda-forensic-audit-proposal-to-go-before-cabinet-says-anwar-3190431",
        "published": "2026-08-25T03:30:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "PM to bring Felda forensic audit proposal to Cabinet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/pm-to-bring-felda-forensic-audit-proposal-to-cabinet",
        "published": "2026-08-25T03:35:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Prime Minister confirms Felda forensic audit proposal will be tabled at Cabinet meeting soon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/prime-minister-confirms-felda-forensic-audit-proposal-will-be-tabled",
        "published": "2026-08-25T04:35:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "SNAPSHOT | Cabinet to discuss proposed Felda audit - Anwar; Indonesia acts against companies over haze",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/snapshot-cabinet-to-discuss-proposed-felda-audit-anwar-indonesia-acts",
        "published": "2026-08-25T06:13:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}