{
  "id": 3991339,
  "title": "Wawasan names 160 divisional pro-tem leaders nationwide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/wawasan-names-160-divisional-pro-tem-leaders-nationwide",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T15:38:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1520960/wawasan-names-160-divisional-pro-tem-leaders-nationwide"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan) has appointed 160 divisional pro-tem chiefs across the nation to manage the party's affairs at both division and state levels. This official announcement took place during a credential presentation ceremony attended by Wawasan's leadership, with Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah officiating. Among those appointed is Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, who will lead the Wawasan Machang division. Other notable appointments include Sungai Manik assemblyman Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharudin for the Pasir Salak division and Fathul Huzir Ayob for Gerik. The new pro-tem leaders come from diverse backgrounds, including corporate figures, academics, former senior government officers, and NGO activists. These individuals will be responsible for recruiting at least 1,000 members within their respective divisions and establishing branches based on polling district centers in their parliamentary constituencies.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan) today announced 160 divisional pro-tem chiefs who will oversee the party's affairs at division and state levels nationwide.",
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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."
}