{
  "id": 18276559,
  "title": "Tengku Puteri Zainah, Najib's former wife, passes away at 65",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/tengku-puteri-zainah-najibs-former-wife-passes-away-at-65",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T08:35:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1571501/tengku-puteri-zainah-najibs-former-wife-passes-away-65"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's ex-wife, Tengku Puteri Zainah Tengku Eskandar, has passed away at the age of 65. The news was announced by her eldest son, Datuk Mohamad Nizar Mohamad Najib, on Facebook. In the heartfelt post, Nizar expressed deep sorrow over losing his mother, praising her love, sacrifices and constant prayers throughout their lives. He emphasized that no amount of gratitude could ever repay her for everything she had done. In a separate statement, Najib's media team confirmed her death, describing her as a significant part of his life and the mother of their children. They conveyed their condolences to the family, wishing strength, patience and perseverance during this difficult time.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Tengku Puteri Zainah Tengku Eskandar, who was previously married to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, has died.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tengku Puteri Zainah passed away at 65",
    "Son Datuk Mohamad Nizar announced the news on Facebook",
    "Najib's media team confirmed her death"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Nizar Najib’s mother Tengku Puteri Zainah dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/nizar-najibs-mother-tengku-puteri-zainah-dies",
        "published": "2026-11-05T08:42:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Najib's former wife Tengku Puteri Zainah passes away",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/najibs-former-wife-tengku-puteri-zainah-passes-away",
        "published": "2026-11-05T09:07:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Tengku Puteri Zainah, former wife of Najib, dies at 70",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/tengku-puteri-zainah-former-wife-of-najib-dies-at-70",
        "published": "2026-11-05T10:50:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}