{
  "id": 18890629,
  "title": "PM shares festive cheer at MIC-MIED Deepavali open house",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/pm-shares-festive-cheer-at-mic-mied-deepavali-open-house",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T07:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/11/08/pm-shares-festive-cheer-at-mic-mied-deepavali-open-house"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On this festive occasion, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim celebrated Deepavali alongside well-wishers at the MIC-MIED Deepavali open house. The event, held at the Mansion Oncidium Hall in Kota Kemuning, drew nearly 3,000 guests from diverse ethnic backgrounds. MIC president and MIED chairman, SA Vigneswaran, welcomed the prime minister at the Festival of Lights celebration. Anwar engaged in friendly conversations and shared meals with political leaders such as former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and MCA president Wee Ka Siong. Vigneswaran emphasized that such celebrations foster unity among the country's various races, emphasizing that political differences can be set aside for shared experiences. MCA president Wee echoed Vigneswaran's sentiments, stating that the event showcased the spirit of goodwill and diversity that unites Malaysians, ensuring the nation's prosperity. During the celebration, Vigneswaran and Wee joined Anwar in cutting a cake to mark the climax of the annual open house event.",
  "summary": "Anwar Ibrahim was welcomed by MIC president and MIED chairman SA Vigneswaran at the event attended by nearly 3,000 guests.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : PM Brings Festive Cheer To MIC-MIED Deepavali Open House 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/general-pm-brings-festive-cheer-to-mic-mied-deepavali-open-house-2026",
        "published": "2026-11-08T05:22:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}