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  "id": 10356439,
  "title": "TV, radio stations told to tone down broadcasts following Siti Hasmah's death",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/tv-radio-stations-told-to-tone-down-broadcasts-following-siti-hasmahs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T03:53:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1542727/tv-radio-stations-told-tone-down-broadcasts-following-siti-hasmahs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: The government has instructed television and radio stations to lower the volume and modify their programs in remembrance of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, a renowned figure in the fields of medicine and social welfare. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced the advisory following the demise of Siti Hasmah, who passed away at the age of 100 this morning. He also conveyed the government's sympathies to her family, especially her husband, the former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and their offspring.\n\nThis is a deeply unfortunate circumstance. The departed Tun Dr Siti Hasmah made significant contributions to the country and was often considered someone who was well-liked by the public. \"Insha-Allah, I have requested all television and radio stations to ensure that today's broadcasts are toned down and adjusted,\" he stated in his condolence message on behalf of the government. Her death represents a loss to the nation, considering her achievements in medicine and social welfare.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The government has asked all television and radio stations to tone down and adjust their broadcasts today as a mark of respect for the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, a prominent figure in medicine and social welfare.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Dr Hasmah passes away at age 100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/dr-hasmah-passes-away-at-age-100",
        "published": "2026-09-28T02:18:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Wife of Tun M, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah passes away at 100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/wife-of-tun-m-tun-dr-siti-hasmah-passes-away-at-100",
        "published": "2026-09-28T02:24:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "King, Queen express condolences over passing of Dr Siti Hasmah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/king-queen-express-condolences-over-passing-of-dr-siti-hasmah",
        "published": "2026-09-28T02:51:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Remains of Dr Siti Hasmah taken from IJN to family residence in Seri Kembangan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/remains-of-dr-siti-hasmah-taken-from-ijn-to-family-residence-in-seri",
        "published": "2026-09-28T03:40:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}