{
  "id": 18713098,
  "title": "This Deepavali, Anwar calls on Malaysians to celebrate differences and shared values",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/this-deepavali-anwar-calls-on-malaysians-to-celebrate-differences-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T12:28:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/07/this-deepavali-anwar-calls-on-malaysians-to-celebrate-differences-and-shared-values/242393"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to celebrate Deepavali as an opportunity to bolster unity and foster a spirit of compassion and concern for those in need. In a multiracial society, the values of mutual respect, understanding, and acceptance of differences must be continuously reinforced, according to Anwar. The Prime Minister expressed his hope that Deepavali would inspire a renewed commitment to a more open, noble, and progressive mindset, elevating the dignity of the people and strengthening the nation's harmony. Anwar extended his Deepavali greetings to all those celebrating the festival, wishing them happiness, peace, and prosperity. He reminded everyone that Deepavali signifies the victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil, and the power of knowledge to liberate humanity from ignorance and arrogance. \"Deepavali Nalvaalthukkal !\"",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Deepavali celebration should serve as a platform to strengthen unity, bridge gaps betwee...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Anwar extends Deepavali greetings, calls for stronger national unity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/anwar-extends-deepavali-greetings-calls-for-stronger-national-unity",
        "published": "2026-11-07T12:00:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}