{
  "id": 7101626,
  "title": "[UPDATED] Jamil Khir to be charged tomorrow over Tabung Haji RCI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/updated-jamil-khir-to-be-charged-tomorrow-over-tabung-haji-rci",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T11:20:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1531998/updated-jamil-khir-be-charged-tomorrow-over-tabung-haji-rci"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Malaysian minister Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom is set to be charged tomorrow in connection with the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on the Tabung Haji (TH). The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed this on September 10, stating that the charge involves a case linked to the RCI report on TH. After obtaining the Attorney-General's approval to prosecute, MACC recommended three charges under Section 403 of the Penal Code, which deals with dishonest misappropriation of property. This offense carries a potential jail term of six months to five years, along with whipping and a fine. The former minister was previously detained by MACC and remanded for investigation, and he was released after assisting in the inquiry.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Former minister in the prime minister’s department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom will be charged tomorrow over a case linked to the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH).",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Mujahid ready to assist MACC probe into Tabung Haji RCI findings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/mujahid-ready-to-assist-macc-probe-into-tabung-haji-rci-findings",
        "published": "2026-09-13T08:22:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "‘Mere politics’ behind calls for new Tabung Haji probes, says Puad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/mere-politics-behind-calls-for-new-tabung-haji-probes-says-puad",
        "published": "2026-09-13T14:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}