{
  "id": 4969024,
  "title": "YOURSAY | Special lottery draws: 'PAS-sing' the buck?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/yoursay-special-lottery-draws-pas-sing-the-buck-4969024",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malaysiakini",
    "slug": "malaysiakini-malaysiaki",
    "url": "https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/783344"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PAS leader criticizes special lottery draws, blaming Zafrul for approving 22 special draws. Firdaus Nawi, PAS Youth chief, argues that it's unfair to single out one person for such a significant decision. Former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is accused of secretly ruling the Perikatan Nasional government, raising questions about his power and accountability. Critics argue that PAS had a duty to oppose the expansion of gambling, but instead chose to remain silent and benefit from increased tax revenue. The issue highlights the collective responsibility of PAS in government, questioning their adherence to Islamic principles.",
  "summary": "'Shifting the blame to Zafrul is a convenient exercise in collective amnesia.'",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "YOURSAY | Special lottery draws: 'PAS-sing' the buck?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/yoursay-special-lottery-draws-pas-sing-the-buck",
        "published": "2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z"
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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."
}