{
  "id": 9541964,
  "title": "Anwar’s elder brother Idrus Ibrahim dies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/anwars-elder-brother-idrus-ibrahim-dies",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T11:10:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/24/anwars-elder-brother-idrus-ibrahim-dies/236384"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the sad news of his elder brother, Idrus Ibrahim's death. The announcement was made in a Facebook post while the prime minister was returning from a three-day working visit to China. Anwar expressed his profound sense of loss, stating that it was difficult for him to convey the weight of his heart in accepting this reality. He regretted not being able to be with his brother in his final moments but accepted the separation as part of their lives. Anwar prayed for Idrus to be forgiven for his shortcomings, granted mercy, and join Allah’s faithful servants who do good deeds. He also requested the public and friends to offer prayers and recite Al-Fatihah for the deceased. Anwar expressed his gratitude for the memories and kindness left behind by his brother, which will remain etched in their memories and hearts.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today shared the sad news of the death of his elde...",
  "key_points": [
    "Anwar Ibrahim mourns elder brother Idrus Ibrahim's death.",
    "PM announced loss on Facebook during China visit.",
    "Idrus passed away, Anwar regrets not being there for final moments."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "PM's elder brother Idrus Ibrahim dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/pms-elder-brother-idrus-ibrahim-dies",
        "published": "2026-09-24T10:54:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar’s elder brother Idrus Ibrahim dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/anwars-elder-brother-idrus-ibrahim-dies-9547821",
        "published": "2026-09-24T11:10:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "PM Anwar loses beloved elder brother; Idrus Ibrahim passes away",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/pm-anwar-loses-beloved-elder-brother-idrus-ibrahim-passes-away",
        "published": "2026-09-24T11:25:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}