{
  "id": 8821112,
  "title": "Not every act of violence is terrorism — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/not-every-act-of-violence-is-terrorism-haezreena-begum-abdul-hamid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T02:25:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2026/09/21/not-every-act-of-violence-is-terrorism-haezreena-begum-abdul-hamid/235942"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The recent High Court verdict in Malaysia involving a 15-year-old boy acquitted of murder on the grounds of insanity serves as a crucial reminder that not every act of violence can be classified as terrorism, according to Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid. While the tragedy of the loss of life is undeniable, the court's decision underscores the importance of maintaining a distinction between violent acts and terrorism. It highlights that the seriousness or brutality of an act does not inherently determine its legal classification, and that extreme youth violence should not be hastily attributed to violent extremism or terrorism. This distinction is particularly vital in a society where there is an increasing tendency to label any unexplained act of violence as terrorism or extremism, potentially leading to dangerous consequences. The article also emphasizes that terrorism must be clearly defined by a demonstrable ideological nexus and a legally sustainable basis, rather than as a catch-all category for any shocking act of violence.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}