{
  "id": 13706827,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T10:56:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/11/pkr-eyes-8-to-9-seats-in-melaka-polls"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PKR anticipates securing between eight and nine seats in the upcoming Melaka state election, according to Azman Abidin, the political secretary to the prime minister. The political party anticipates Pakatan Harapan (PH) to unveil its list of candidates on October 18. Among the seats targeted by PKR are Machap, Ayer Keroh, and Rembia, as reported by Berita Harian.\n\nAzman Abidin revealed that the selection of candidates will be determined by the party's top leadership. He stated that the remaining seats will be allocated to the coalition partners. When asked about the possibility of contesting in Paya Rumput, Azman affirmed that he would adhere to the party leadership's decision and would be willing to contest any seat in Melaka. He emphasized that he cannot comment on the candidates and will accept whatever decision the party makes. If requested to contest in Melaka, he stated that he would do so, regardless of the specific constituency.\n\nThe political environment surrounding the Melaka election remains unclear, as it is uncertain whether PH will contest the election independently or form an alliance with other parties. PH election director Amirudin Harun had previously indicated that the coalition was expected to contest between 18 and 21 seats, but the final decision would be contingent upon the presidential council. 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",
        "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."
}