{
  "id": 12768982,
  "title": "Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing receives official welcome in Putrajaya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/myanmar-president-min-aung-hlaing-receives-official-welcome-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T02:45:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1550265/myanmar-president-min-aung-hlaing-receives-official-welcome-putrajaya"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA - Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Malaysia for a two-day visit and was given a formal welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim greeted him at 9am, followed by the national anthems of both countries. Min Aung Hlaing then reviewed a guard of honor comprised of three officers and 103 members of the First Battalion, Royal Ranger Regiment, led by Major Nur Addeen Mustaza. The ceremony drew Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Johari Abdul Ghani, Cabinet members, foreign diplomats, and senior government officials.\n\nAfter the formalities, Min Aung Hlaing added his name to the guest book and moved on to a private meeting with Anwar Ibrahim. This was followed by a bilateral session involving senior ministers and officials from both nations. The leaders are anticipated to talk about important matters, including the voluntary, respectful, and secure repatriation of Myanmar nationals of all ethnicities residing illegally in Malaysia. They are also expected to assess ongoing initiatives carried out through ASEAN channels.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, who is on a two-day visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex today.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Myanmar President Given Official Welcome At Perdana Putra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/general-myanmar-president-given-official-welcome-at-perdana-putra",
        "published": "2026-10-08T00:17:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar welcomes Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing at Perdana Putra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/anwar-welcomes-myanmar-president-min-aung-hlaing-at-perdana-putra",
        "published": "2026-10-08T02:40:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}