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  "id": 13392371,
  "title": "Agreement reached in principle with BN on Melaka polls, says Hadi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/agreement-reached-in-principle-with-bn-on-melaka-polls-says-hadi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T10:19:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/10/agreement-reached-in-principle-with-bn-on-melaka-polls-says-hadi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PAS leader Abdul Hadi Awang announced a preliminary accord on political cooperation for the Melaka state election with Barisan Nasional (BN), according to Sinar Harian. However, the specifics of the agreement, such as the number of seats and candidates, are still under discussion, Hadi said during an event in Kuala Terengganu.\n\nHadi clarified that most negotiations have reached a consensus, but the distribution of seats and selection of candidates will be debated. He emphasized that any political cooperation must consider the unique circumstances and requirements of each state, including Melaka. Before their names are forwarded to PAS's Syura Council for approval, the proposed candidates will be deliberated within the party.\n\nMeanwhile, Perikatan Nasional deputy chairman Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man revealed that the coalition intends to contest over four of the 28 seats up for grabs in the Melaka polls. This decision was reached after a cooperation meeting with BN, with the finalization expected soon through talks with Umno and BN. The Election Commission has set November 14 as the polling day for the 16th Melaka state election, following the dissolution of the state assembly on September 23. Nomination day was set for October 31, and early voting will occur on November 10.",
  "summary": "The PAS president says, however, that seat allocations and candidate selection are still being negotiated.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Agreement reached in principle with BN on Melaka polls, says Hadi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/agreement-reached-in-principle-with-bn-on-melaka-polls-says-hadi-13396982",
        "published": "2026-10-10T10:19:00.000Z"
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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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