{
  "id": 7115536,
  "title": "Jamil Khir to be charged tomorrow over Tabung Haji RCI [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/jamil-khir-to-be-charged-tomorrow-over-tabung-haji-rci-watch",
  "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/jamil-khir-be-charged-tomorrow-over-tabung-haji-rci-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Malaysian minister Jamil Khir Baharom is set to be charged tomorrow in connection with a case linked to the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), according to reports. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed that he will appear before Sessions Court Judge Rosli Ahmad at around 9am. The charge, obtained with the Attorney-General's approval, involves three counts under Section 403 of the Penal Code, which pertains to dishonest misappropriation of property. This offense can result in a jail term ranging from six months to five years, along with whipping and a fine.",
  "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"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}