{
  "id": 3431800,
  "title": "Kuching airport repairs underway after storm damages ceiling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/kuching-airport-repairs-underway-after-storm-damages-ceiling",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T04:50:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/26/kuching-airport-repairs-underway-after-storm-damages-ceiling/232692"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuching International Airport (KIA) is undergoing repair work following damage to its external ceiling structure caused by severe weather on Tuesday. Malaysia Airports announced the repairs in an update on its official Facebook page. The affected area has been secured to ensure safe work conditions. Airport operations remain normal, and the airport appreciates the patience of passengers and users during this process.\n\nOn Tuesday afternoon, a section of the roof at KIA's arrival area was damaged due to strong winds and heavy rain. This incident, along with reports of weather-related damage in the city, including uprooted trees, highlights the impact of the severe weather.",
  "summary": "KUCHING, Aug 26 — Repair works have been carried out at Kuching International Airport (KIA) following damage to pa...",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Kuching airport repairs underway after storm damages ceiling",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/kuching-airport-repairs-underway-after-storm-damages-ceiling-3432759",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:50:44.000Z"
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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."
}