{
  "id": 16480182,
  "title": "Brickfields Deepavali bazaar draws big crowds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/brickfields-deepavali-bazaar-draws-big-crowds",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T13:38:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1563397/brickfields-deepavali-bazaar-draws-big-crowds"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur witnessed a high response to the 30-day Deepavali Bazaar 2026 that commenced on October 9, 2026, in Brickfields. According to Hannah Yeoh, a minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), authorities ensured the infrastructure was in optimal condition before traders began selling their goods. The rental rate for traders at the bazaar was reduced to RM400, making it easier for more traders to participate and sell a diverse range of items for Deepavali.\n\nProvided by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), Hannah voiced her hope that both visitors and traders would feel at ease during their time at the bazaar. She made these remarks after officiating at the event at the car park of Kompleks Tun Sambanthan, alongside Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud. Hannah highlighted that this was the first time DBKL had provided such extensive support through the establishment of a mega bazaar.\n\nDBKL's investment of RM1.8 million was dedicated to enhancing Deepavali celebrations in Kuala Lumpur, resulting in an extension of the bazaar duration from 21 days to 30 days. Hannah expressed her wish for more visitors to come and support the traders during this event.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The 30-day Deepavali Bazaar 2026 in Brickfields has received an encouraging response from visitors since opening on Oct 9.",
  "key_points": [
    "30-day Deepavali Bazaar 2026 commenced in Brickfields on October 9, 2026",
    "Rental rate for traders reduced to RM400 to encourage participation",
    "DBKL invested RM1.8 million to extend bazaar duration from 21 to 30 days"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}