{
  "id": 5518484,
  "title": "Those assisting probes shouldn’t be asked to wear MACC lockup outfit, says PM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/those-assisting-probes-shouldnt-be-asked-to-wear-macc-lockup-outfit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T07:57:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/04/those-assisting-probes-shouldn-t-be-asked-wear-macc-lockup-outfit-says-pm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2022, Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng had called for clarity on which individuals should wear the orange attire when produced in court for remand or charges. Recently, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that detainees assisting the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in investigations should not be required to wear the agency's orange lockup outfit. Anwar expressed concern that making these detainees wear the distinctive orange outfit could generate negative perceptions of them. He said that if there is a case for prosecution, it is up to the authorities to determine the color of attire detainees must wear. However, for now, he believes that if the detainees are cooperating with investigations, there is no need to make them wear the orange outfit due to the perceptions it may create. In 2022, DAP’s Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng had also argued that all accused persons must be treated equally under the law and given the same treatment.",
  "summary": "Anwar Ibrahim says this could create negative perceptions before prosecution even commences.",
  "key_points": [
    "PM Anwar Ibrahim stated detainees assisting MACC shouldn't wear orange lockup outfit.",
    "Concerned about negative perceptions if detainees wear distinctive orange attire.",
    "DAP’s Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng previously argued for equal treatment of all accused persons."
  ],
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Those assisting probes shouldn’t be asked to wear MACC lockup outfit, says PM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/those-assisting-probes-shouldnt-be-asked-to-wear-macc-lockup-outfit-5523747",
        "published": "2026-09-04T07:57:00.000Z"
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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."
}