{
  "id": 8146220,
  "title": "Malaysia elected to IAEA Board of Governors for 2026-2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/malaysia-elected-to-iaea-board-of-governors-for-2026-2028",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T01:47:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1535230/malaysia-elected-iaea-board-governors-2026-2028"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia has been elected to serve on the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Board of Governors for the 2026-2028 term, according to a statement from Wisma Putra. The 35-member Board is a key policy-making body that oversees IAEA operations, approves safeguards agreements, and shapes major decisions regarding safe, secure, and peaceful cooperation in atomic science and technology. This is Malaysia's tenth term on the Board since its membership in 1969, with the last stint from 2020 to 2022. The election was held during the IAEA's 70th Regular Session of the General Conference in Vienna, Austria, from September 14 to 18, 2026. Malaysia expressed its commitment to contributing its experience and expertise to the Board's mandate and the important role it plays in advancing non-proliferation objectives and promoting the safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear energy.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has been elected to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the 2026-2028 term.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Malaysia Elected To The IAEA Board Of Governors For The 2026-2028 Term Â",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/world-malaysia-elected-to-the-iaea-board-of-governors-for-the-2026",
        "published": "2026-09-18T03:00:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Malaysia to sit on IAEA Board of Governors for 2026-2028 term",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/malaysia-to-sit-on-iaea-board-of-governors-for-2026-2028-term",
        "published": "2026-09-18T03:24:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Malaysia’s Najib Razak granted house arrest by Pardons Board",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/malaysias-najib-razak-granted-house-arrest-by-pardons-board",
        "published": "2026-09-18T04:23:51.000Z"
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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."
}