{
  "id": 3243673,
  "title": "National Day 2026: Putrajaya road closures begin tomorrow, only two bridges to remain open",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/national-day-2026-putrajaya-road-closures-begin-tomorrow-only-two-3243673",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T10:41:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/25/national-day-2026-putrajaya-road-closures-begin-tomorrow-only-two-bridges-to-remain-open/232606"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 26, security and traffic controls in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya will be enhanced in preparation for the 69th Merdeka Eve celebrations and National Day 2026. In Putrajaya, road closures for rehearsals will take effect from 5am on August 30 until 6pm on August 31. The affected roads include Persiaran Perdana, Dataran Putra, Laman Perdana, and several others, with only Seri Bestari Bridge and Seri Setia Bridge remaining open for traffic. Approximately 2,357 police personnel will be deployed in Putrajaya to manage security and traffic. Meanwhile, in Kuala Lumpur, the police will roll out the 2026 Merdeka Eve Crime Prevention Operation, targeting crime-prone areas and high-traffic zones. For inquiries about traffic controls, residents can contact the respective police hotlines.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will step up security and traffic controls in Kuala Lumpur...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "National Day 2026: Putrajaya road closures begin tomorrow, only two bridges to remain open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/national-day-2026-putrajaya-road-closures-begin-tomorrow-only-two",
        "published": "2026-08-25T10:41:58.000Z"
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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."
}