{
  "id": 9667149,
  "title": "Family mourns unexpected loss after Anwar’s elder brother passes away in his sleep",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/family-mourns-unexpected-loss-after-anwars-elder-brother-passes-away",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T01:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/uncategorized/127661/family-mourns-unexpected-loss-after-anwars-elder-brother-passes-away-in-his-sleep"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's elder brother, Idrus Ibrahim, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Cheruk Tokkun on Thursday at the age of 83. His daughter, Aida Rafizah, revealed that the family was unprepared for his demise as Idrus exhibited no signs of illness earlier in the day. She explained that after consuming a small kiwi fruit and a piece of kuih tepung bungkus, Idrus expressed a desire to rest. He lay down to sleep but was found unresponsive at approximately 5:30 pm. Medical authorities confirmed that Idrus had died of old age. Aida expressed the family's shock and acceptance of the loss as Allah's will. Anwar, who was currently in China, expressed regret for not being able to be present at his brother's side and requested prayers for Idrus and the recitation of the al-Fatihah. Idrus leaves behind his wife, four children, and ten grandchildren. The funeral prayer will be held at the Cheruk To' Kun Bawah Mosque prayer hall, followed by burial at the Cheruk To' Kun Bawah Muslim Cemetery after Friday prayers.",
  "summary": "PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s elder brother Idrus Ibrahim died in his sleep at his home in Cheruk Tokkun on Thursday, aged 83. His daughter, Aida Rafizah, said the family had not expected his death as Idrus showed no signs of illness earl...",
  "key_points": [
    "Anwar Ibrahim's elder brother Idrus Ibrahim dies at 83 in Cheruk Tokkun.",
    "Daughter Aida Rafizah unaware of illness before sudden death Thursday.",
    "Funeral to be held at Cheruk To Kun Bawah Mosque after Friday prayers."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The unexpected passing of Idrus Ibrahim leaves his family, including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, to come to terms with the sudden loss of a patriarch and community member.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}