{
  "id": 6518538,
  "title": "Baju lokap, tangan Tei bergari ikut prosedur, kata bekas ketua SPRM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/baju-lokap-tangan-tei-bergari-ikut-prosedur-kata-bekas-ketua-sprm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T01:19:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/10/baju-lokap-tangan-tei-bergari-ikut-prosedur-kata-bekas-ketua-sprm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former SPRM chief Azam Baki maintains that the use of the grey suit and handcuffs on businessman Albert Tei is in accordance with procedures and not a punishment. Kuala Lumpur: Azam revealed that the action complies with SPRM Directive No. 2/2020 on the use of clothing and handcuffs. He added that the counsel assured him that the directive does not conflict with Article 5(1) of the Constitution, which protects personal liberty, as the step does not amount to punishment and carries no implication of guilt. Azam stated that this answers the lawsuit filed against Tei at the Federal Court in January, even though he has not been charged with any wrongdoing. Tei claims compensation and publication stating that SPRM's actions, including forcing him to wear the grey suit and handcuff him, are invalid and against the Constitution. He named Azam, SPRM, and the government as defendants. In Tei's initial lawsuit affidavit, Azam denies Tei's claim that the use of the grey suit violates Article 8(1) of the Constitution, which guarantees legal aid. Azam argues that the suit was used in accordance with the law governing the procedure for detention. He claims that Tei failed to explain in detail how the use of the grey suit violated Article 8(1), other than labeling SPRM's action as unreasonable. The affidavit also details SPRM's attempt to meet Tei on November 26th of last year, following directives from Assistant Commissioner Fadzley Abdul Jalil. Azam said the first attempt failed after a woman who introduced herself as Tei's housekeeper informed the officers that Tei was not at home. He stated that the team leader then received a phone call from a man who identified himself as Tei's lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, who requested the SPRM officers not to disturb his son. Azam denies Tei's allegations, except those he has admitted to, while adding that the counsel will make legal arguments during the hearing. Azam, who stepped down on May 12th after his contract expired, sought to have Tei's initial lawsuit dismissed with costs. Mahajoth told FMT that the hearing for Tei's lawsuit was set for October 26th.",
  "summary": "Azam Baki berkata ahli perniagaan itu tidak perinci bagaimana pemakaian baju lokap oren langgar Perkara 8(1) berkait kesaksamaan di sisi undang-undang.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Baju lokap, tangan Tei bergari ikut prosedur, kata bekas ketua SPRM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/baju-lokap-tangan-tei-bergari-ikut-prosedur-kata-bekas-ketua-sprm-6523748",
        "published": "2026-09-10T01:19:00.000Z"
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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."
}