{
  "id": 11599618,
  "title": "Negeri Sembilan seeks federal support for roads, water security and disaster preparedness in Budget 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/negeri-sembilan-seeks-federal-support-for-roads-water-security-and-11599618",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T04:13:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/03/negeri-sembilan-seeks-federal-support-for-roads-water-security-and-disaster-preparedness-in-budget-2027/237503"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Negeri Sembilan seeks Federal Government assistance for critical infrastructure, water security and disaster preparedness in Budget 2027, according to Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim. The state prioritizes improving access to education, healthcare, food security, and economic growth. Ismail emphasized road network development to boost connectivity and facilitate the movement of people and goods. The state government is prepared to collaborate with various federal departments for effective project implementation. Infrastructure improvements are crucial for Seremban, Port Dickson, Rembau, and Jempol, which face rapid population growth and specific challenges. Budget 2027 is set to be presented in Parliament on October 9.",
  "summary": "SEREMBAN, Oct 3 — Strengthening critical infrastructure, boosting water security and enhancing disaster preparedne...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Has BN the moral authority to govern Negeri Sembilan?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/has-bn-the-moral-authority-to-govern-negeri-sembilan",
        "published": "2026-10-02T23:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Negeri Sembilan seeks federal support for roads, water security and disaster preparedness in Budget 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/negeri-sembilan-seeks-federal-support-for-roads-water-security-and",
        "published": "2026-10-03T04:13:56.000Z"
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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."
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