{
  "id": 4181136,
  "title": "MAHA Expo hall closed after smoke incident, visitors evacuated as safety checks carried out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/maha-expo-hall-closed-after-smoke-incident-visitors-evacuated-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T11:37:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/29/maha-expo-hall-closed-after-smoke-incident-visitors-evacuated-as-safety-checks-carried-out/233216"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 29, the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) witnessed a temporary closure of Exhibition Hall A (Hall A) due to a minor smoke incident. The unpleasant odor triggered the evacuation of visitors and exhibitors from the hall at around 4:50pm. The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) was promptly informed to conduct a thorough investigation. The statement released by the organizers via MAHA 2026's official Facebook page emphasized the importance of visitor safety and comfort. Hall A would only be reopened post authorities' confirmation of its safety, underlining the organizers' unwavering commitment to the well-being of everyone present. The organizers assured that they were taking the matter \"seriously\" and were appreciative of the public's cooperation and patience. The MAHA, an event spanning from August 28 to September 6, is expected to attract over four million visitors to the MAEPS.",
  "summary": "SERDANG, Aug 29 — Exhibition Hall A (Hall A) at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) was temporarily...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : MAHA 2026: Hall A At MAEPS Temporarily Closed Following Smoke, Unpleasant Odour",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/general-maha-2026-hall-a-at-maeps-temporarily-closed-following-smoke",
        "published": "2026-08-29T08:41:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "MAHA Expo hall closed after smoke incident, visitors evacuated as safety checks carried out",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/maha-expo-hall-closed-after-smoke-incident-visitors-evacuated-as-4182196",
        "published": "2026-08-29T11:37:33.000Z"
      }
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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."
}