{
  "id": 17388526,
  "title": "Talks on Golok river mouth widening project to be finalised in a month",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/talks-on-golok-river-mouth-widening-project-to-be-finalised-in-a-month",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T10:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/31/talks-on-golok-river-mouth-widening-project-to-be-finalised-in-a-month"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia and Thailand are set to finalize talks on the Golok river mouth widening project within a month, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The project aims to reduce flood risks in Kelantan, Malaysia, and southern Thailand. Anwar has met with Thai officials, including Anutin Charnvirakul, to expedite the implementation of the widening and deepening of the river mouth, identified as key measures to combat frequent flooding in the region. Progress has already been made between the Malaysian and Thai governments, and Anwar expressed his hope to resume negotiations within the upcoming month to complete the project. The Kelantan State Entrepreneur Revival Scheme launch witnessed the presence of Kelantan Menteri Besar Nassuruddin Daud.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has held two rounds of discussions with Bangkok to expedite its implementation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Golok River Mouth Widening Project Expected To Be Finalised Within A Month - Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/general-golok-river-mouth-widening-project-expected-to-be-finalised",
        "published": "2026-10-31T08:51:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar: Golok River mouth widening project to cut flood risk, talks with Thailand to wrap up within a month",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/anwar-golok-river-mouth-widening-project-to-cut-flood-risk-talks-with",
        "published": "2026-10-31T10:58:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}