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  "id": 7517444,
  "title": "Anwar says Malaysia, Maldives to expand cooperation in maritime security, halal and haj",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/anwar-says-malaysia-maldives-to-expand-cooperation-in-maritime",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T09:23:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/15/anwar-says-malaysia-maldives-to-expand-cooperation-in-maritime-security-halal-and-haj/235321"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Malaysia and the Maldives are set to enhance their cooperation in maritime security, training, halal, wakaf, and haj following the exchange of two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on defence and Islamic affairs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the importance of maritime cooperation for the Maldives, a maritime nation, and emphasized the potential for strengthening bilateral relations. The agreements open new avenues for practical cooperation and further strengthen the institutional foundations of the Malaysia-Maldives relationship.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar receives 21-gun salute as Maldives rolls out red carpet for Malaysian PM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/anwar-receives-21-gun-salute-as-maldives-rolls-out-red-carpet-for",
        "published": "2026-09-15T05:36:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Anwar to discuss Maldives oil exploration proposal with Petronas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/anwar-to-discuss-maldives-oil-exploration-proposal-with-petronas",
        "published": "2026-09-15T07:15:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Anwar, Petronas to discuss Maldives oil exploration proposal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/anwar-petronas-to-discuss-maldives-oil-exploration-proposal",
        "published": "2026-09-15T07:54:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}