{
  "id": 8371669,
  "title": "Isa Samad gives statement from Sungai Buloh Prison as MACC widens Felda probe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/isa-samad-gives-statement-from-sungai-buloh-prison-as-macc-widens-8371669",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T03:05:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/19/isa-samad-gives-statement-from-sungai-buloh-prison-as-macc-widens-felda-probe/235746"
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  "summary": "The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is recording former Felda chairman Datuk Isa Samad's statement from Sungai Buloh Prison as part of its ongoing investigations into Felda and its subsidiary, Felda Investment Corporation Sdn Bhd (FIC). The statement, which began on September 17, is expected to be completed by Thursday, according to MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman. The investigations, which began with the opening of six new investigation papers on August 24, are examining suspected elements of corruption, misappropriation, and abuse of power involving asset purchases allegedly made above their valuation.",
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      }
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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."
}