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  "id": 13391950,
  "title": "Fahmi urges Malaysians to prioritise mental health in World Mental Health Day post",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/fahmi-urges-malaysians-to-prioritise-mental-health-in-world-mental-13391950",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-10T09:48:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/10/fahmi-urges-malaysians-to-prioritise-mental-health-in-word-mental-healthy-day-post/238593"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged Malaysians to prioritize their mental health during World Mental Health Day. He emphasized that mental health should be given the same importance as physical health, especially when managing work, family, and daily life responsibilities. In a Facebook post, Fahmi encouraged those feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unable to cope alone to seek support from trusted individuals or professionals. He also reminded the public that taking a break and giving oneself space should not be seen as a sign of weakness or guilt. World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10 to raise awareness about the importance of mental health on a global scale.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 —The public should prioritise their mental health and not hesitate to seek help when experien...",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/mental-health-matters-why-coping-with-daily-life-does-not-always-mean",
        "published": "2026-10-10T02:45:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Fahmi urges Malaysians to prioritise mental health in World Mental Health Day post",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/fahmi-urges-malaysians-to-prioritise-mental-health-in-world-mental",
        "published": "2026-10-10T09:48:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "HSE urges people reach out on World Mental Health Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/hse-urges-people-reach-out-on-world-mental-health-day",
        "published": "2026-10-10T09:58:21.000Z"
      }
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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."
}