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  "id": 15350909,
  "title": "Anwar hails Siti Nurhaliza’s soulful Gema Bumantara concert as 63,000 braved rain to attend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/anwar-hails-siti-nurhalizas-soulful-gema-bumantara-concert-as-63-000-15350909",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T04:20:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/anwar-hails-siti-nurhalizas-soulful-gema-bumantara-concert-as-63000-braved-rain-to-attend/239560"
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  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim commended National Songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin for her outstanding and emotive performance at the Traditional Concert Gema Bumantara event last night. In a Facebook update, Anwar also praised the entire production crew for the success of the concert. \"It was a pleasure to witness Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza's performance at the Konsert Tradisional Gema Bumantara last night, which vibrantly showcased the profound artistic legacy of the Nusantara,\" he stated. Despite the downpour, every attendee remained until the end of the show. Anwar expressed his admiration, saying, \"Bravo, Datuk Seri Siti, and bravo to her ardent supporters. Congratulations to Datuk Seri Siti and the entire production team for presenting such a remarkable and soulful performance.\" The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of arts and culture, stating that preserving the nation's heritage was crucial for future generations. \"We will persist in advancing the nation while safeguarding our cultural heritage and national identity,\" Anwar concluded. The Traditional Concert Gema Bumantara, organized by SN Legacy, attracted 63,000 spectators to the TM National Stadium in Bukit Jalil last night, despite the rain.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated National Songstress Datuk Seri Si...",
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        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-18T00:14:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar hails Siti Nurhaliza’s soulful Gema Bumantara concert as 63,000 braved rain to attend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/anwar-hails-siti-nurhalizas-soulful-gema-bumantara-concert-as-63-000",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:20:19.000Z"
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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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