{
  "id": 18654328,
  "title": "Two Penangites among 11 Living National Heritage Award recipients, as Toh Ai Hwa becomes first Penang woman to win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/two-penangites-among-11-living-national-heritage-award-recipients-as",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-07T06:38:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/11/07/two-penangites-among-11-living-national-heritage-award-recipients-as-toh-ai-hwa-becomes-first-penang-woman-to-win/242338"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent recognition ceremony, two Penang residents joined 10 others nationwide in receiving the Living National Heritage Award. Penang's traditional performing arts master Che Mat Jusoh, 72, and Teochew iron-rod puppeteer Toh Ai Hwa were honored. This marks Toh as the first Penang woman to receive the prestigious award. Tourism and creative economy state exco Wong Hon Wai announced the recipients, highlighting the dedication of these artists to their craft. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture recognized these individuals as part of the Sixth National Heritage Declaration 2026.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN, Nov 7 — Penang’s traditional performing arts master Che Mat Jusoh and Teochew iron-rod puppetee...",
  "key_points": [
    "Two Penangites among 11 Living National Heritage Award recipients",
    "Toh Ai Hwa becomes first Penang woman to win the award",
    "Award ceremony highlights dedication to traditional performing arts"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Honoring these masters through the National Heritage Declaration validates the preservation of traditional performing arts as a vital component of the country's cultural and creative economy.",
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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."
}