{
  "id": 8160304,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T03:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127418/malaysia-to-sit-on-iaea-board-of-governors-for-2026-2028-term"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia has been chosen to serve on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors for the 2026-2028 term, marking its 11th term on the 35-member body since joining the agency in 1969. The election occurred during the 70th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Austria, which took place from September 14 to 18. The Board of Governors is a key policy-making body responsible for overseeing the agency's operations, approving safeguards agreements, and shaping critical policy decisions on atomic science and technology. Malaysia previously served on the Board from 2020 to 2022. The latest election underscores Malaysia's dedication to contributing its experience and expertise to the Board's mandate, particularly in promoting nuclear non-proliferation and the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear energy. The nation expressed its eagerness to collaborate with other IAEA member states and the agency to advance these goals and strengthen international cooperation in atomic science and technology.",
  "summary": "MALAYSIA has been elected to the 35-member Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for a new two-year term, marking its 11th stint on the body since joining the agency in 1969. The election took place during the 70th Regul...",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysia elected to IAEA Board of Governors for 2026-2028 term",
    "11th term for Malaysia on 35-member Board since 1969",
    "Board oversees IAEA operations and policy decisions"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Malaysia's election to the IAEA Board of Governors for 2026-2028 underscores its growing role in shaping policy on atomic science and technology, particularly in promoting nuclear non-proliferation and safe energy use.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-18T01:47:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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."
}