{
  "id": 2989185,
  "title": "Lebuhraya WISE akan dilaksana selepas peroleh sukuk RM5.55 bilion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/lebuhraya-wise-akan-dilaksana-selepas-peroleh-sukuk-rm5-55-bilion-2989185",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T08:43:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/24/lebuhraya-wise-akan-dilaksana-selepas-peroleh-sukuk-rm5-55-bilion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Menteri Besar Perak, Saarani Mohamad, has announced that the construction of the West Ipoh Span Expressway (WISE) will commence following the successful issuance of RM5.55 billion worth of sukuk. The project, operated through a Private Finance Initiative (PFI), has now reached the final stage of financing, according to the WISE management. The 60km expressway, which will feature three two-way lanes starting from Gopeng and passing through Batu Gajah, Siputeh, Manong, Tronoh, Beko, Seri Iskandar, and Kuala Kangsar, is expected to provide an alternative route for commuters.",
  "summary": "Menurut laporan WISE sepanjang 60km akan bermula dari Gopeng melalui Batu Gajah, Siputeh, Manong, Tronoh, Beko, Seri Iskandar dan Kuala Kangsar.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Lebuhraya WISE akan dilaksana selepas peroleh sukuk RM5.55 bilion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/lebuhraya-wise-akan-dilaksana-selepas-peroleh-sukuk-rm5-55-bilion",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:43:12.000Z"
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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."
}