{
  "id": 3525903,
  "title": "Place defibrillators at all major court complexes, say lawyers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/place-defibrillators-at-all-major-court-complexes-say-lawyers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T14:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/26/place-defibrillators-in-all-major-court-complexes-say-lawyers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lawyers have urged the installation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and trained personnel at all major court complexes across Malaysia, following the tragic death of a litigant at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. Former Malaysian Bar president Salim Bashir emphasized the importance of prioritizing the safety of judges, court staff, lawyers, and the public by equipping court premises with well-stocked first-aid kits and, in larger buildings, defibrillators. This recommendation stems from an incident on July 29 where a 63-year-old litigant collapsed in a courtroom, leading to his death en route to the hospital. Lawyers at the scene attempted resuscitation but were unsuccessful. The Kuala Lumpur High Court, the largest court complex in Malaysia, currently lacks any AED. Medical experts stress that prompt use of CPR and an AED can significantly increase survival rates in cardiac arrest cases. Lawyer A Srimurugan also stressed the necessity of proper training for court personnel in CPR and AED usage, as merely installing the equipment is insufficient if staff freeze under pressure. He proposed a clear and standard emergency-response protocol to be displayed prominently in courtrooms and common areas, outlining roles and responsibilities during a medical emergency.",
  "summary": "Their call follows the death of a litigant who suffered a cardiac arrest at a KL High Court courtroom.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lawyers urge installation of AEDs and trained personnel at all major Malaysian court complexes.",
    "Incident on July 29 led to death of 63-year-old litigant in Kuala Lumpur High Court.",
    "CPR and AED usage require proper training for court personnel."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Place defibrillators at all major court complexes, say lawyers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/place-defibrillators-at-all-major-court-complexes-say-lawyers-3527721",
        "published": "2026-08-26T14:22:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "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."
}