{
  "id": 10153627,
  "title": "BN open to Pas logo for Melaka election, says Zahid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/bn-open-to-pas-logo-for-melaka-election-says-zahid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T06:07:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1542177/bn-open-pas-logo-melaka-election-says-zahid"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barisan Nasional (BN) is open to discussing the use of the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) logo for the upcoming Melaka election, according to BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid revealed this during a press conference following the opening of the 18th Makkal Sakti Malaysia Party General Assembly. He confirmed that BN will engage in discussions with various parties this week to determine the appropriate form of cooperation for the state polls. BN has expressed respect for the decisions made by the other parties regarding their chosen logo and symbol. Zahid also mentioned that he had spoken with Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh about the matter during a recent visit to the state. The outcome of these talks will be presented to the Umno leadership and BN Supreme Council for finalization of the understanding or cooperation needed for the Melaka election.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) is prepared to discuss the use of the Pas logo for the Melaka election as part of ongoing negotiations on political cooperation, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "BN to weigh PAS contesting under coalition logo as Melaka election talks intensify",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/bn-to-weigh-pas-contesting-under-coalition-logo-as-melaka-election",
        "published": "2026-09-27T08:14:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}