{
  "id": 19900294,
  "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-19900294",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T01:05:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "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": "Former communications and multimedia deputy minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin passed away at the age of 65 and was buried at the Bayan Lepas Islamic Cemetery following Isyak prayers. His death was announced by former Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, who expressed his deep sorrow in a Facebook post. Shahidan, who represented Arau in the Malaysian Parliament, praised Zahidi for his invaluable service to the people of Padang Besar and recited a religious verse. The news of Zahidi's demise quickly spread across social media, with a condolence poster detailing the funeral arrangements becoming widely shared. His younger brother, Zafruddin Zainul Abidin, confirmed the cause of death, stating that Zahidi had been battling kidney failure and required dialysis treatment. Zahidi, who had represented the Padang Besar constituency for two terms, held significant roles in both national politics and Perlis state administration throughout his career.",
  "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."
}