{
  "id": 2771960,
  "title": "Federal territories PAS to set up 11 task forces for GE16",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/federal-territories-pas-to-set-up-11-task-forces-for-ge16",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T09:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/23/federal-territories-pas-to-set-up-11-task-forces-for-ge16"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal territories PAS commissioner Azhar Yahya announced that the party will establish 11 task forces to develop Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan ahead of the 16th general election (GE16). These task forces will consist of professionals, technocrats, and activists, as reported by Berita Harian. Azhar emphasized that PAS is not solely comprised of religious scholars but also has professionals with expertise in various fields, highlighting their commitment to formulating a structured, realistic, and people-oriented agenda. At the state chapter's convention in Kuala Lumpur, the party presented 12 resolutions focusing on issues such as affordable housing, public transport, and the cost of living. The establishment of these task forces reflects PAS's dedication to conducting research and preparing a manifesto for GE16 based on the findings of its professionals under the state chapter's research institute.",
  "summary": "The state chapter says the task forces are part of PAS’s preparations to govern the federal territories and oversee the federal territories ministry.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "FT Pas sets up 11 task forces for GE16",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/ft-pas-sets-up-11-task-forces-for-ge16",
        "published": "2026-08-23T08:26:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Federal territories PAS to set up 11 task forces for GE16",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/federal-territories-pas-to-set-up-11-task-forces-for-ge16-2773322",
        "published": "2026-08-23T09:59:00.000Z"
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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."
}