{
  "id": 19828962,
  "title": "Anwar, Fahmi extend condolences over Zahidi's death",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/anwar-fahmi-extend-condolences-over-zahidis-death",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T15:47:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1577116/anwar-fahmi-extend-condolences-over-zahidis-death"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has offered condolences to the family of former Communications Minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin, who passed away today. In a Facebook post, Anwar prayed for Allah's forgiveness for Zahidi's sins and for a merciful soul. He also wished for the family's strength and patience during this difficult time.\n\nCommunications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, too, has extended condolences to Zahidi's family and friends on behalf of the Communications Ministry. Fahmi asked the public to pray for Zahidi, asking Allah to forgive his sins and place him among the faithful.\n\nZahidi, aged 65, was laid to rest at the Bayan Lepas Cemetery in Penang following Isyak prayers.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to the family of former deputy communications and multimedia minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin, who died today.",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim offered condolences to Zahidi's family.",
    "Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil extended condolences on behalf of the Communications Ministry.",
    "Zahidi, 65, was laid to rest at Bayan Lepas Cemetery in Penang."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}