{
  "id": 7674386,
  "title": "5,000 expected at BCCK for national-level Malaysia Day 2026 celebration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/5-000-expected-at-bcck-for-national-level-malaysia-day-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T01:11:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1533786/5000-expected-bcck-national-level-malaysia-day-2026-celebration"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) is set to host a national-level Malaysia Day 2026 celebration, with an expected attendance of 5,000 people. Sarawak will once again host the event, which will take place at the BCCK, starting at 7pm with a pre-show segment. The guest of honour includes Sarawak Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, and Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The official ceremony will begin at 8.15pm, featuring the prime minister's address, signing of the Malaysia Day Celebration Special Book, and a grand finale showcasing performances from performers representing Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak. In the lead-up to the main event, several activities were organised, including a Malaysia Day exhibition from September 10 to 16 at Plaza Merdeka and two thanksgiving ceremonies.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}