{
  "id": 13111075,
  "title": "Melaka DAP sticks to PH going solo, contradicting PKR",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/melaka-dap-sticks-to-ph-going-solo-contradicting-pkr-13111075",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T11:49:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/09/melaka-dap-sticks-to-ph-going-solo-contradicting-pkr"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Melaka, the DAP has reaffirmed its stance on contesting the upcoming state election independently, with DAP chief Khoo Poay Tiong asserting that all three PH component parties in the state have agreed to go solo. This contradicts PKR's Adam Adli, who maintains that any electoral pact must be decided collectively by PH.\n\nKhoo acknowledged the challenges ahead, noting that the emergence of a blue-green political combination in neighboring states could extend to Melaka. Despite this, he emphasized that the party will \"go all out to fight\" and try their best to secure seats.\n\nHowever, PKR's Adam Adli remains open to discussions on electoral cooperation with other parties, insisting that any arrangement must be agreed upon collectively by PH. The coalition has expressed a willingness to communicate with other parties, but stressed that decisions will ultimately be made as a united PH.\n\nOn seat negotiations between DAP and Amanah in Melaka, Adli said discussions have been completed, and the parties are working to finalize an agreement acceptable to both sides.\n\nPH leaders have expressed differing views on possible cooperation with other parties for the Melaka polls. While DAP's election director Amirudin Shari reiterated the coalition's openness to electoral pacts, Khoo's declaration that PH would contest independently has created a contradiction. PH's final decision on potential negotiations with Barisan Nasional rests with the PH presidential council.\n\nPH has also reportedly been linked to a possible alliance with Bersatu following a dinner involving state chapter leaders from both parties. However, DAP leaders did not attend this meeting. Meanwhile, the Barisan Nasional has said it would negotiate with potential partners, despite previously expressing intentions to work with Perikatan Nasional following its victory in Negeri Sembilan.\n\nMelaka will go to the polls on November 14, with nominations on October 31 and early voting on November 10. There are 28 seats up for grabs.",
  "summary": "PH leaders continue to give conflicting signals on whether the coalition will contest the Nov 14 state election alone.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Melaka DAP sticks to PH going solo, contradicting PKR",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/melaka-dap-sticks-to-ph-going-solo-contradicting-pkr",
        "published": "2026-10-09T11:49:26.000Z"
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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."
}