{
  "id": 19897501,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T00:47:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/129527/anwar-fahmi-pay-tribute-to-former-deputy-minister-zahidi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Deputy Communications Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin passed away at 65 years old in Penang on November 13th, 2026. He was laid to rest at the Bayan Lepas Muslim Cemetery after Isyak prayers. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil have paid their respects to Zahidi's family. Anwar expressed sorrow over his demise and prayed for his soul to receive Allah's forgiveness and mercy. Fahmi conveyed condolences on behalf of the Communications Ministry and its staff, urging the public to pray for the deceased. Zahidi served as Deputy Communications Minister from 2020 to 2022 and represented Padang Besar for two terms from 2013 to 2022. He also held various positions in Perlis and served as an independent candidate in the 2022 General Election, losing to Perikatan Nasional's Rushdan Rusmi.",
  "summary": "PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil have extended their condolences to the family of former Padang Besar MP Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin, who died in Penang yesterday at the age of 65. Zahidi was ...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-14T01:05:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}