{
  "id": 9743350,
  "title": "Penang PKR leaders remember Idrus as father, teacher of Reformasi movement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/penang-pkr-leaders-remember-idrus-as-father-teacher-of-reformasi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T09:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/25/penang-pkr-leaders-remember-idrus-as-father-teacher-of-reformasi-movement"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Penang PKR leaders mourned the passing of party veteran Idrus Ibrahim, the elder brother of PKR president Anwar Ibrahim. They remembered him as a father figure and teacher of the Reformasi movement. Idrus, affectionately known as Cikgu Idrus, actively supported Anwar during his imprisonment in 1991, bringing the Reformasi movement's aspirations to the party's grassroots. Acting Permatang Pauh PKR chief Amir Ghazali highlighted Idrus' wealth of experience and close relationship with party members, emphasizing his role as a father figure and teacher. Penang PKR chief Mohamad Abdul Hamid, who holds the education portfolio, revealed that Idrus had always provided valuable advice on educational matters. He received the Anugerah Khas Pengarah (Bersara) from the Penang education department on July 15. Lee Khai Loon, Bukit Mertajam PKR chief and Machang Bubuk assemblyman, remembered Idrus as the division's adviser and a source of valuable guidance. Idrus, a former teacher, was headmaster of SK Stowell and SK Permatang Bertam. Numerous tributes poured in from education minister Fadhlina Sidek, Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali, and Idrus' former students, including entrepreneur Steven Sim and Kepala Batas Umno chief Reezal Merican Naina Merican.",
  "summary": "The late brother of PKR president Anwar Ibrahim was a dedicated party man who was passionate about education.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Penang PKR leaders remember Idrus as father, teacher of Reformasi movement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/penang-pkr-leaders-remember-idrus-as-father-teacher-of-reformasi-9744478",
        "published": "2026-09-25T09:18:00.000Z"
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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."
}