{
  "id": 8202779,
  "title": "Mahkamah tolak permohonan Tei pindah kes rasuah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/mahkamah-tolak-permohonan-tei-pindah-kes-rasuah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T07:54:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/18/mahkamah-tolak-permohonan-tei-pindah-kes-rasuah"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent ruling, the Malaysian High Court has rejected a request by businessman Albert Tei to transfer his five felony charges from the Sessions Court to the High Court. Chief Justice Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin declined Tei's application, citing that the matter is not complex and can be handled by the Sessions Court. Tei, 37, faces charges including bribery, attempting to bribe, and obstructing justice. The charges stem from allegations that Tei provided RM140,000 in cash and RM14,580.03 worth of equipment to former Deputy Prime Minister Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin to help secure a mineral exploration license in Sabah. Tei's lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, argued that the issue is not complex and should be addressed by the Sessions Court. However, Chief Justice Nurdin disagreed, stating that all defendants are presumed to be ready to prepare for their defense upon being brought to court. The court will grant a postponement to ensure the accused are properly prepared. Tei's co-defendants were represented by counsel Farah Ezlin Yusop Khan. The charges were brought under Section 17(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 2009, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment and a fine of at least five times the amount of bribe or RM10,000, whichever is higher, if found guilty.",
  "summary": "Isu dibangkitkan ahli perniagaan itu bukan sesuatu yang kompleks, maka boleh ditangani di Mahkamah Sesyen, putus hakim Mahkamah Tinggi.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Mahkamah tolak permohonan Tei pindah kes rasuah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/mahkamah-tolak-permohonan-tei-pindah-kes-rasuah-8205303",
        "published": "2026-09-18T07:54:52.000Z"
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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."
}