{
  "id": 19897481,
  "title": "Anwar extends condolences to former deputy minister Zahidi's family",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/anwar-extends-condolences-to-former-deputy-minister-zahidis-family",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T01:23:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/14/anwar-extends-condolences-to-former-deputy-minister-zahidis-family/243174"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a heartfelt message, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim conveyed his condolences to the family of former Communications and Multimedia deputy minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin, who passed away on November 13. In his Facebook post, Anwar prayed for Allah SWT to forgive Zahidi's sins and bestow mercy upon his soul. He also wished for Zahidi's family to find strength and resilience in confronting this immense loss.\n\nCommunications Minister Fahmi Fadzil echoed similar sentiments of sorrow, extending his condolences on behalf of the entire Communications Ministry. He emphasized the need for the deceased's family and friends to draw upon strength, patience, and fortitude as they navigate this profound grief. Fahmi also implored the public to offer prayers for Zahidi's soul, hoping for his sins to be forgiven and for him to join the faithful.\n\nZahidi's interment took place at the Bayan Lepas Islamic Cemetery in Penang, following the recitation of Isyak prayers.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to the family of forme...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Anwar, Fahmi pay tribute to former deputy minister Zahidi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/anwar-fahmi-pay-tribute-to-former-deputy-minister-zahidi",
        "published": "2026-11-14T00:47:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Ex-deputy minister Zahidi dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/ex-deputy-minister-zahidi-dies",
        "published": "2026-11-14T00:50:12.000Z"
      }
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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."
}