{
  "id": 16593159,
  "title": "Zahid extends aid to 2 journalists injured in road accident",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/zahid-extends-aid-to-2-journalists-injured-in-road-accident",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-26T11:18:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1564081/zahid-extends-aid-2-journalists-injured-road-accident"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IPOH: Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has extended financial support and encouragement to two injured Malaysian journalists, Nur Afiradina Arshad and Zahratulhayat Mat Arif, following a road accident. Shuhaimi Mohamed, Dr Zahid's press secretary, presented the aid to the journalists at their respective homes in Semenyih and Ipoh today. Dr Zahid pledged to continue monitoring their recovery and providing any further assistance required. He expressed hope that both journalists would make a swift recovery and return to their work. The gesture extended beyond Bagan Datuk to encompass the entire Perak region. Several journalists from Perak were present during the delivery. Dr Zahid appreciated the solidarity and moral support shown by the Ipoh media community towards the injured journalists. As the chair of the Road Safety Committee, Dr Zahid consistently reminds motorists to exercise caution, especially on poorly lit roads, prioritizing their safety. The journalists were en route to Bagan Datuk to cover an event attended by Dr Zahid when their Perodua Bezza collided with a lorry in Menglembu. Nur Afiradina sustained a neck injury, abrasions, and a sprained ankle, while Zahratulhayat required outpatient treatment.",
  "summary": "IPOH: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has provided financial assistance and words of encouragement to two journalists from the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) and the New Straits Times (NST) who were injured in a road accident.",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}