{
  "id": 18626458,
  "title": "Negeri Sembilan MB expects 7,000 visitors at Deepavali Open House on Nov 14",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/negeri-sembilan-mb-expects-7-000-visitors-at-deepavali-open-house-on-18626458",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T02:37:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/07/negeri-sembilan-mb-expects-7000-visitors-at-deepavali-open-house-on-nov-14/242297"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Approximately 7,000 individuals are anticipated to visit the Negeri Sembilan-level Deepavali Open House at the Seremban City Council (MBS) Hall on November 14, between 11am and 4pm. The state government has increased its budget for this year's Deepavali Carnival to RM70,000, up from RM30,000 in the previous year. Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim announced that the event will feature a variety of dishes representing the state's diverse communities and cultures, with a focus on traditional Indian cuisine, to promote goodwill and harmony among attendees. The government encourages all Negeri Sembilan residents to participate in the celebration to strengthen bonds between communities and reinforce existing unity. Ismail emphasized that the state's financial support would be extended to rural areas, including estates, to ensure that the Indian community's members, particularly those in need, benefit from the state's assistance and facilities during Deepavali. Furthermore, the proposal to designate Jalan Dato Lee Fong Yee as Seremban's Little India will be thoroughly discussed with the Seremban City Council mayor before a final decision is made, as the region has the potential to become a prominent tourist attraction in the state.",
  "summary": "SEREMBAN, Nov 7 — About 7,000 visitors are expected to attend the Negeri Sembilan-level Deepavali Open House at th...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : N. Sembilan Deepavali Open House On Nov 14 Targets 7,000 Visitors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/general-n-sembilan-deepavali-open-house-on-nov-14-targets-7-000",
        "published": "2026-11-07T01:05:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}