{
  "id": 8364854,
  "title": "Kedah fertiliser probe: MACC records statements from Mohamad Sabu, ministry sec-gen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/kedah-fertiliser-probe-macc-records-statements-from-mohamad-sabu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T02:20:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1535920/kedah-fertiliser-probe-macc-records-statements-mohamad-sabu-ministry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu and the ministry's secretary-general, Datuk Isham Ishak, according to the source. The investigation into allegations of irregularities and delays in fertiliser supply to Kedah began on August 26 and has reached its final stage, expected to conclude within a week or two. So far, MACC has recorded statements from 37 individuals connected to the case. The investigation's chief commissioner, Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, confirmed the recording of Mohamad's and Isham's statements on September 15 and 16, respectively, at a press conference in Kajang Prison College.",
  "summary": "KAJANG: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu's statement to assist in an investigation into alleged irregularities and delays in the supply of fertiliser in Kedah.",
  "key_points": [
    "MACC records statements from Mohamad Sabu and Isham Ishak.",
    "Fertiliser probe began on August 26, nearing conclusion.",
    "37 individuals interviewed so far in the investigation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "MACC records Isa Samad’s statement in Sg Buloh prison",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/macc-records-isa-samads-statement-in-sg-buloh-prison",
        "published": "2026-09-19T03:59:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "MACC records Mat Sabu’s statement in fertiliser supply probe, 37 witnesses called so far",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/macc-records-mat-sabus-statement-in-fertiliser-supply-probe-37",
        "published": "2026-09-19T05:24:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}