{
  "id": 18617113,
  "title": "Deepavali Carnival at Bukit Jalil attracts nearly 200,000 visitors, gives 700 entrepreneurs business boost, says Ramanan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/deepavali-carnival-at-bukit-jalil-attracts-nearly-200-000-visitors-18617113",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T01:44:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/07/deepavali-carnival-at-bukit-jalil-attracts-nearly-200000-visitors-gives-700-entrepreneurs-business-boost-says-ramanan/242279"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The 24th Deepavali Carnival held at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil attracted nearly 200,000 visitors, including foreign tourists, according to Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. The carnival, which took place from October 30, serves as a platform to boost local businesses, providing an opportunity for 700 entrepreneurs to expand their market reach and increase sales. Ramanan observed positive growth in business activities at participating stalls and praised the preparations for the event. Visitors came from various countries, such as Medan, Singapore, and Australia, with some being tourists who return repeatedly after attending the carnival. The government is prepared to offer suitable support and assistance to empower the entrepreneurs participating in the carnival, which featured exhibitors and local entrepreneurs selling goods, food, beverages, and essential items for Deepavali.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The 24th Deepavali Carnival at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil near here, which attracte...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Deepavali Carnival Attracts Nearly 200,000 Visitors, Spurs Local Businesses - Ramanan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/general-deepavali-carnival-attracts-nearly-200-000-visitors-spurs",
        "published": "2026-11-06T11:59:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}