{
  "id": 11359434,
  "title": "Pas open to using BN logo in Melaka polls, says Hadi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/pas-open-to-using-bn-logo-in-melaka-polls-says-hadi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T04:31:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1546052/pas-open-using-bn-logo-melaka-polls-says-hadi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, president of Pas, has revealed that the opposition party is ready to utilize the Barisan Nasional emblem in the upcoming Melaka election. Hadi disclosed that talks concerning collaboration and emblem usage with BN are ongoing, with the party willing to employ either its own logo or BN's symbol as negotiations progress. The specifics, including the number of seats and emblem choice, remain undecided as the discussions continue. Following a September 23 notice from the Registrar of Societies, all Perikatan Nasional activities were frozen under Subsection 13(2A) of the Societies Act 1966, pending a detailed explanation from BN regarding complaints filed by Bersatu. BN leader Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi mentioned that joint talks would be concluded after discussions with Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. When questioned about BN potentially aligning with Pakatan Harapan, Hadi, who also represents Marang, stated that the decision lies with the coalition, yet emphasized the importance of ensuring PH's defeat in the Melaka polls. Hadi stressed that Melaka should be governed by Malay and Muslim leadership, noting that a majority of BN leadership was amenable to cooperating with Pas.",
  "summary": "MARANG: Pas is prepared to use the Barisan Nasional symbol in the Melaka election, says its president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "BN, PH have their own ‘formulas’ for Melaka polls, says analyst",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/bn-ph-have-their-own-formulas-for-melaka-polls-says-analyst",
        "published": "2026-10-02T02:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Hadi: PAS still open to BN pact for Melaka polls, ready to contest under own logo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/hadi-pas-still-open-to-bn-pact-for-melaka-polls-ready-to-contest",
        "published": "2026-10-02T04:17:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "PAS rejects PH, open to BN logo for Melaka polls, says Hadi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/pas-rejects-ph-open-to-bn-logo-for-melaka-polls-says-hadi",
        "published": "2026-10-02T04:58:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}