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  "id": 10897948,
  "title": "Cabinet prays for Dr Mahathir's health as he remains under observation at IJN",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/cabinet-prays-for-dr-mahathirs-health-as-he-remains-under-observation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T08:38:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1544659/cabinet-prays-dr-mahathirs-health-he-remains-under-observation-ijn"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The New Straits Times reports that the Malaysian cabinet has expressed its prayers for the health of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who is currently under observation at the National Heart Institute (IJN). The cabinet also extended its condolences to Dr Mahathir and his family following the passing of his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali. The government spokesman, Fahmi Fadzil, highlighted Tun Dr Hasmah as a highly respected woman leader and stateswoman, praising her passing.",
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    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Dr Mahathir admitted to IJN for observation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/dr-mahathir-admitted-to-ijn-for-observation",
        "published": "2026-09-30T02:21:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Dr M admitted to IJN for observation, son says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/dr-m-admitted-to-ijn-for-observation-son-says",
        "published": "2026-09-30T02:43:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Nikkei Asia",
        "title": "Malaysia's former PM Mahathir, 101, hospitalized after wife's death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/malaysias-former-pm-mahathir-101-hospitalized-after-wifes-death",
        "published": "2026-09-30T03:27:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Malaysia’s Mahathir in hospital for observation a day after wife’s death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/malaysias-mahathir-in-hospital-for-observation-a-day-after-wifes-death",
        "published": "2026-09-30T03:28:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Former Malaysia PM Mahathir admitted to hospital for observation following wife’s passing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/former-malaysia-pm-mahathir-admitted-to-hospital-for-observation",
        "published": "2026-09-30T05:04:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}