{
  "id": 19897484,
  "title": "Former Communications and Multimedia deputy minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin dies at 65",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/former-communications-and-multimedia-deputy-minister-zahidi-zainul",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T01:05:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/14/former-communications-and-multimedia-deputy-minister-zahidi-zainul-abidin-dies-at-65/243170"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin, the former Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister, passed away at the age of 65. His funeral was held at Masjid Bayan Lepas, and he was laid to rest at the Bayan Lepas Islamic Cemetery following Isyak prayers the previous night. Former Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, who is also a Member of Parliament for Arau, mourned the loss of his friend and colleague. Shahidan expressed deep sadness over Zahidi's passing, stating that he had rendered invaluable service to the people of Padang Besar. Zahidi dedicated his life to serving the people of Padang Besar and made significant contributions to national politics and administration. He served as the Padang Besar Member of Parliament for two terms and held several key positions, including Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister under the Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional administrations from March 2020 to November 2022.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN, Nov 14 — Former Communications and Multimedia deputy minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin died yesterd...",
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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."
}