{
  "id": 13706139,
  "title": "PKR eyes 8 to 9 seats in Melaka polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pkr-eyes-8-to-9-seats-in-melaka-polls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T10:56:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/11/pkr-eyes-8-to-9-seats-in-melaka-polls"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Azman Abidin, has indicated that the People's Justice Party (PKR) is targeting eight to nine seats in the upcoming Melaka state election. The party's candidates for the election are expected to be announced by Pakatan Harapan (PH) on October 18. Among the seats PKR aims to secure are Machap, Ayer Keroh, and Rembia, according to Berita Harian.\n\nAzman clarified that the decision regarding the selection of candidates would be made by the party's top leadership. Following an event in Durian Tunggal, Alor Gajah, he stated that if he were not selected for the Paya Rumput constituency, he would abide by the party's decision and could contest any other seat in Melaka. He emphasized that he would accept the party's decision and participate in the election if asked to do so, regardless of the constituency.\n\nMelaka, being a relatively small state, does not pose a significant challenge for PKR. Azman reiterated his willingness to follow the party's decision and contest in whatever seat is assigned to him. The extent of PH's involvement in the election remains uncertain, with PH election director Amirudin Harun previously indicating that the coalition is likely to contest between 18 and 21 seats. The final decision will depend on the presidential council's input. Melaka is scheduled to hold its polls on November 14, with nomination day set for October 31 and early voting on November 10.",
  "summary": "Machap, Ayer Keroh and Rembia are among the seats targeted by the party.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/bn-must-clarify-tuanku-muhriz-controversy-before-melaka-polls-says",
        "published": "2026-10-11T06:41:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Melaka polls: Pakatan to unveil candidates on Oct 18, says Anwar’s aide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/melaka-polls-pakatan-to-unveil-candidates-on-oct-18-says-anwars-aide",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:53:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "PKR eyes 8 to 9 seats in Melaka polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pkr-eyes-8-to-9-seats-in-melaka-polls-13706827",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:56:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}