{
  "id": 15310588,
  "title": "Anwar joins 63,000 fans in rain-soaked night at Siti Nurhaliza concert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/anwar-joins-63-000-fans-in-rain-soaked-night-at-siti-nurhaliza-concert",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T00:14:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/culture/128471/anwar-joins-63000-fans-in-rain-soaked-night-at-siti-nurhaliza-concert"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "National songstress Siti Nurhaliza hosted her Gema Bumantara concert in the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Saturday night, drawing a crowd of 63,000 fans who braved heavy rain. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended the event, clad in a raincoat, alongside Siti's husband, Datuk Seri Khalid Mohamad Jiwa. During the performance, Siti acknowledged Anwar's presence, expressing her gratitude for his attendance amidst his busy schedule. The concert, which spanned over three hours and featured traditional music, dances, and heritage costumes, showcased the rich cultural heritage of Nusantara. Siti described the concert as a dream come true, stating it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform at the country's largest stadium. Other notable performers included Noraniza Idris, Haziq Rosebi, and Indonesian singer Lesti Kejora. The event, which took place nine months after Siti's Legacy 30 concert, aimed to promote appreciation for traditional music across generations and foster a shared cultural heritage among Nusantara communities.",
  "summary": "PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joined about 63,000 fans at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Saturday night for Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza’s Gema Bumantara concert, where concertgoers remained despite persistent rain. Anwar, wearing a ra...",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "#SHOWBIZ: PM Anwar joins 63,000 fans for Siti Nurhaliza's rain-drenched Bukit Jalil concert",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/showbiz-pm-anwar-joins-63-000-fans-for-siti-nurhalizas-rain-drenched",
        "published": "2026-10-17T16:05:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}