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  "id": 19987736,
  "title": "Anwar arrives in Manila to lead Malaysia's mission at 49th Asean Summit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/anwar-arrives-in-manila-to-lead-malaysias-mission-at-49th-asean-summit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T13:32:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1577830/anwar-arrives-manila-lead-malaysias-mission-49th-asean-summit"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Manila, Philippines, to lead the Malaysian delegation at the 49th Asean Summit and Related Summits, which commence tomorrow and conclude on Nov 17. Anwar was greeted upon his arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport by Philippine Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor Jonvic Remulla Jr., Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, and other Malaysian officials. During his visit, Anwar will participate in a range of engagements, including the Plenary and Retreat Sessions of the 49th Asean Summit, as well as meetings with representatives from the Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, Asean Business Advisory Council, and Asean youth representatives. Additionally, Anwar will attend four summits with dialogue partners, including the 29th Asean-China Summit, 16th Asean-United Nations Summit, sixth Asean-Australia Summit, and 27th Asean-Republic of Korea Summit. The Malaysian delegation's presence at the summit is crucial for safeguarding the country's interests and reinforcing Malaysia's role in shaping Asean's future direction across various political, security, economic, and socio-cultural areas.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "title": "FM Arrmanatha pushes stronger ASEAN ties ahead of Manila summit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/fm-arrmanatha-pushes-stronger-asean-ties-ahead-of-manila-summit",
        "published": "2026-11-14T09:57:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "PM Wong to visit Manila for ASEAN Summit, related meetings from Nov 15",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/pm-wong-to-visit-manila-for-asean-summit-related-meetings-from-nov-15",
        "published": "2026-11-14T10:00:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Anwar Arrives In Manila For ASEAN Summit, Plans Brief Return For Macron Visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/general-anwar-arrives-in-manila-for-asean-summit-plans-brief-return",
        "published": "2026-11-14T12:07:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar lands in Manila for Asean summit before brief dash back to meet Macron",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/anwar-lands-in-manila-for-asean-summit-before-brief-dash-back-to-meet",
        "published": "2026-11-14T12:43:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Quad Summit likely to be held in Manila on November 17, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/quad-summit-likely-to-be-held-in-manila-on-november-17-sources-say",
        "published": "2026-11-14T14:21:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}