{
  "id": 9586056,
  "title": "2 pengarah Mandiri akan dibebas malam ini, kata NGO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/2-pengarah-mandiri-akan-dibebas-malam-ini-kata-ngo-9586056",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T15:42:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/24/2-pengarah-mandiri-akan-dibebas-malam-ini-kata-ngo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two Malaysian officials, Amir Hadi and Dobby Chew, are set to be released from police custody tonight, according to NGO sources. The Executive Director of Mandiri, Amir Hadi, and the Financial Director, Dobby Chew, are expected to be freed from police detention tonight. NGO coordinator Hamdin Nordin revealed that representatives from NGOs, including a group called Hayat, have been asked to arrive at IPD Wangsa Maju to sign the release documents for both activists. \"While awaiting their release, we hope the government will not attempt to silence those who oppose corruption,\" he told FMT. Around 50 individuals from various NGOs gathered outside Jinjang Station to demand the release of both activists. Earlier, representatives of the involved group conveyed their appeal for Amir and Chew to be released, condemning what they described as the misuse of the Anti-Walau Pakan, Anti-Bribery and Illicit Income Act 2001 (LPA). Police detained Amir and Chew on Tuesday under the Laundering of Illicitly Obtained Wealth, Anti-Bribery and Illicit Income Act 2001 (LPA), following their appearance to give statements at the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) Bukit Aman. Their detention sparked strong criticism from former Bersih leader Ambiga Sreenevasan and Maria Chin Abdullah. Former Chief of Police Khalid Ismail had previously stated that Mandiri is under investigation for receiving alleged funds from illicit activities between 2024 and the present. Authorities also froze the personal bank accounts and organizations of those involved under the LPA, as well as imposing travel restrictions on Amir and Chew.",
  "summary": "Wakil Mandiri dan Hayat diminta tandatangani dokumen bebas Amir Hadi dan Dobby Chew di IPD Wangsa Maju.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "2 pengarah Mandiri akan dibebas malam ini, kata NGO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/2-pengarah-mandiri-akan-dibebas-malam-ini-kata-ngo",
        "published": "2026-09-24T15:42:07.000Z"
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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."
}