{
  "id": 5338093,
  "title": "Mandiri chief questions travel ban, seeks explanation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/mandiri-chief-questions-travel-ban-seeks-explanation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T13:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/03/mandiri-chief-questions-travel-ban-seeks-explanation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mandiri's executive director, Amir Hadi, has questioned the reason behind the travel restriction imposed on him. In a statement, Hadi expressed his lack of awareness regarding the restriction and pledged to seek clarification with Bukit Aman. He indicated his willingness to cooperate with authorities if there is an ongoing investigation involving him or his company, Mandiri.\n\nHadi's demand for explanation comes as a restriction on his travel rights has raised concerns about the democratic nature of the country, as freedom of movement is considered a fundamental right for every citizen. He revealed that he only became aware of the restriction after a friend faced a similar situation upon returning from Jakarta last week. Hadi then checked his own status through the MyBorderPass app and confirmed he was subject to the travel ban. The home ministry's Bukit Aman is the entity imposing the restriction.",
  "summary": "Amir Hadi says he found out about the restriction after checking the MyBorderPass app.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Mandiri chief questions travel ban, seeks explanation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/mandiri-chief-questions-travel-ban-seeks-explanation-5341879",
        "published": "2026-09-03T13:10:00.000Z"
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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."
}