{
  "id": 2877245,
  "title": "1,000 youths light up Kota Baru",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/1-000-youths-light-up-kota-baru",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T22:00:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1517357/1000-youths-light-kota-baru"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kota Baru witnessed a unique celebration as nearly 1,000 youths, comprising 20 disabled individuals, participated in the inaugural Madani Glow Walk on Saturday night. The event, aimed at fostering community spirit and patriotism ahead of National Day, brought together participants from diverse backgrounds, including tertiary students. Organized by the Kelantan Youth Joint Council, the walk featured youths carrying glow sticks and waving the Jalur Gemilang, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of lights in the city center. This marks the first time such a program has been organized, with nearly 500 participants registering within a fortnight. The walk commenced at the Kota Baru Cultural Centre and concluded in the city center, serving as a platform for youths to express their love for the country and display their understanding of independence. The inclusion of deaf and mute participants demonstrated that patriotism knows no bounds, transcending age, background, and physical ability.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Nearly 1,000 youths light up Kota Baru in Merdeka unity walk",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/nearly-1-000-youths-light-up-kota-baru-in-merdeka-unity-walk",
        "published": "2026-08-23T06:53:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}