{
  "id": 3991335,
  "title": "[UPDATED] Those detained for investigations must not be presumed guilty: Asyraf",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/updated-those-detained-for-investigations-must-not-be-presumed-guilty",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T16:03:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1520971/updated-those-detained-investigations-must-not-be-presumed-guilty"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has stated that individuals detained for investigations must not be treated as guilty before their trial and conviction in court. He emphasized that any attempts to humiliate or insult someone, including creating the perception that a detained individual is already guilty, violate principles of justice, presumption of innocence, and the rule of law. Asyraf clarified that Umno will not support or defend any wrongdoing, abuse, or misconduct, including those committed by its members and leaders, insisting they must face justice through the legal process. The rule of law should always be respected and upheld.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals detained for investigations must not be treated as guilty before they are tried and convicted in court, Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}