{
  "id": 4405581,
  "title": "Malaysia’s Anwar unveils cost of living measures as opposition rises",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/malaysias-anwar-unveils-cost-of-living-measures-as-opposition-rises",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T10:39:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3365758/malaysias-anwar-unveils-cost-living-measures-opposition-rises"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday introduced measures to address rising living costs and support businesses, including restoring higher quotas for subsidised petrol and diesel purchases, as well as more funding for schools and small traders. The measures are expected to take effect on September 1, Anwar said in a televised address. “The economic growth of the country must be…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : ​​​​​​​PM Anwar Announces Six Immediate Measures To Address People’s Cost Of Living",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/general-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-pm-anwar-announces-six-immediate-measures-to",
        "published": "2026-08-30T08:33:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar announces six immediate measures to ease cost‑of‑living pressures",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/anwar-announces-six-immediate-measures-to-ease-cost-of-living",
        "published": "2026-08-30T11:23:26.000Z"
      }
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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."
}