{
  "id": 6222977,
  "title": "Plot to topple government: Probe not only Hadi, but Takiyuddin and Samsuri also, says Rayer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/plot-to-topple-government-probe-not-only-hadi-but-takiyuddin-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T03:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127051/plot-to-topple-government-probe-not-only-hadi-but-takiyuddin-and-samsuri-also-says-rayer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MP Rayer, RSN, has called for a police investigation into PAS leaders, including President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, Secretary-General Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, and former political secretary Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar. According to Rayer, the investigation should not only focus on Abdul Hadi but also on Takiyuddin and Samsuri, as they attended a meeting with US Embassy officials in 2014 where the US allegedly offered assistance to topple the Malaysian Government. Takiyuddin has since confirmed the meeting but maintains that PAS rejected foreign interference. Rayer argues that if Takiyuddin knew about the potential attempt to overthrow the government, he is obligated to report the matter to authorities, making his failure to do so a serious issue. If the facts reveal an offense under Section 124C of the Penal Code, which punishes attempts to commit activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy, the police and Attorney General will determine the matter after a proper investigation.",
  "summary": "JELUTONG Member of Parliament RSN Rayer has called on the police to not only investigate PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang over his remarks alleging that the United States (US) offered the party aid to topple a duly elected Malaysian Government ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Police to probe PAS leaders Hadi, Takiyuddin, Samsuri",
    "Investigation to examine 2014 US Embassy meeting",
    "Takiyuddin confirms meeting, denies foreign interference"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The call for a broader investigation into PAS leaders suggests a potentially wider fallout from allegations of a plot to topple the government, and raises questions about accountability within the party.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Police open probe into Hadi’s US claim after 12 reports lodged",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/police-open-probe-into-hadis-us-claim-after-12-reports-lodged",
        "published": "2026-09-08T00:29:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Police open probe into Abdul Hadi’s claim US offered to help topple BN govt in 2014",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/police-open-probe-into-abdul-hadis-claim-us-offered-to-help-topple-bn",
        "published": "2026-09-08T00:34:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}