{
  "id": 11679579,
  "title": "PH to announce Melaka polls candidates in ‘one or two weeks’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/ph-to-announce-melaka-polls-candidates-in-one-or-two-weeks-11679579",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T11:43:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/03/ph-to-announce-melaka-polls-candidates-in-one-or-two-weeks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakatan Harapan (PH) is set to reveal its candidates for the upcoming Melaka state election in the coming one or two weeks, according to PH election director Amirudin Shari. Speaking to reporters in Klang, Shari stated that the party's preparations for the polls have been moving forward steadily over the past two months. However, he acknowledged that finalizing coordination, alignment, and mutual understanding among the candidates is still pending.\n\nWhen questioned about PH's willingness to collaborate with Bersatu for the state election, Shari affirmed that the party remains open to discussions if there is room for such cooperation. Otherwise, PH is prepared to contest the polls based on its existing capabilities and understanding.\n\nThe Melaka state assembly was dissolved on September 23 to facilitate fresh elections. Prior to the dissolution, Barisan Nasional (BN) had formed the state government by securing 21 out of the 28 seats in the 2022 general election. PH emerged as the second-largest party, winning five seats through its coalition partners DAP and Amanah, while Perikatan Nasional claimed two seats.",
  "summary": "Pakatan Harapan election director Amirudin Shari says the coalition's election machinery is ready, with only matters of coordination to be finalised.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Politics : Melaka Polls: PH To Announce Candidates In One Or Two Weeks - Amirudin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/politics-melaka-polls-ph-to-announce-candidates-in-one-or-two-weeks",
        "published": "2026-10-03T07:06:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Pakatan Harapan to announce candidates for Melaka PRN within two weeks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/pakatan-harapan-to-announce-candidates-for-melaka-prn-within-two-weeks",
        "published": "2026-10-03T08:40:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "PH to announce Melaka election candidates within 2 weeks, says Amirudin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/ph-to-announce-melaka-election-candidates-within-2-weeks-says-amirudin",
        "published": "2026-10-03T08:53:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "PH to announce Melaka polls candidates in ‘one or two weeks’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/ph-to-announce-melaka-polls-candidates-in-one-or-two-weeks",
        "published": "2026-10-03T11:43:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
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