{
  "id": 18890363,
  "title": "Nearly 3,000 guests, one cake: Anwar joins MIC’s Deepavali celebration in Shah Alam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/nearly-3-000-guests-one-cake-anwar-joins-mics-deepavali-celebration-18890363",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T07:29:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/08/nearly-3000-guests-one-cake-anwar-joins-mics-deepavali-celebration-in-shah-alam/242465"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SHAH ALAM, November 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joined the MIC and the Maju Institute of Educational Development (MIED) in hosting their annual Deepavali open house at Mansion Oncidium Hall in Kota Kemuning. Approximately 3,000 guests from diverse ethnic backgrounds were in attendance, creating a festive atmosphere. Anwar, welcomed by MIC president and MIED chairman Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran, engaged with attendees and dined alongside prominent political figures such as former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.\n\nVigneswaran commended the celebration for demonstrating Malaysia's ability to coexist harmoniously and share in the joy of festivals year-round. He emphasized that despite varying political backgrounds, events like these serve to unify the nation. He also expressed optimism that Malaysians would preserve their strong connections and leverage them as the country progresses towards comprehensive development.\n\nMCA president Dr Wee Ka Siong echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the event's lively spirit and celebration of Malaysia's unique diversity in a spirit of goodwill. He stressed the importance of preserving these values for the nation's prosperity. The highlight of the evening came when Vigneswaran and Wee joined Anwar in cutting a cake, marking the culmination of this year's Deepavali open house.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attended the Deepavali open house organised by MI...",
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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."
}