{
  "id": 6751787,
  "title": "Oct 26 declared as replacement holiday for Selangor sultan’s Silver Jubilee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/oct-26-declared-as-replacement-holiday-for-selangor-sultans-silver-6751787",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T10:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/11/oct-26-declared-as-replacement-holiday-for-selangor-sultan-s-silver-jubilee"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selangor's state government has declared October 26 as a replacement public holiday to observe the 25th anniversary of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah's reign. State Secretary Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin announced the decision on a press conference, stating that the main celebration and special public holiday would be held on October 25, which fell on a Sunday. Fadzli explained that the following day, Monday, October 26, has been declared a replacement public holiday to compensate for the previously scheduled day. The Silver Jubilee celebrations are set to take place from September 28 to November 1, reflecting loyalty, respect, and gratitude from the state administration and people. In total, 20 official programs and events have been organized, encompassing community affairs, religious activities, environmental sustainability, infrastructure development, and sports. The government emphasizes its respect for Sultan Sharafuddin's request to conduct the celebrations in a modest, prudent manner, with a significant impact and without waste.",
  "summary": "This is because the main celebration and special public holiday on Oct 25 falls on a Sunday.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Selangor declares Oct 25 public holiday for Sultan Sharafuddin's silver jubilee",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/selangor-declares-oct-25-public-holiday-for-sultan-sharafuddins",
        "published": "2026-09-11T05:50:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Selangor declares Oct 25 public holiday for Sultan’s Silver Jubilee",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/selangor-declares-oct-25-public-holiday-for-sultans-silver-jubilee",
        "published": "2026-09-11T07:39:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Oct 26 Declared Replacement Public Holiday For Selangor Sultan’s Silver Jubilee",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/general-oct-26-declared-replacement-public-holiday-for-selangor",
        "published": "2026-09-11T08:06:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Selangor sets Oct 26 as replacement holiday for Sultan’s Silver Jubilee",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/selangor-sets-oct-26-as-replacement-holiday-for-sultans-silver-jubilee",
        "published": "2026-09-11T08:16:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Oct 26 declared as replacement holiday for Selangor sultan’s Silver Jubilee",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/oct-26-declared-as-replacement-holiday-for-selangor-sultans-silver",
        "published": "2026-09-11T10:26:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}