{
  "id": 15103842,
  "title": "Idris Haron: I never said I wanted to contest Sungai Udang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/idris-haron-i-never-said-i-wanted-to-contest-sungai-udang",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T02:43:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1557304/idris-haron-i-never-said-i-wanted-contest-sungai-udang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Former Melaka chief minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron has clarified that he has not ruled out a return to politics, including considering offers regarding his future political career ahead of the Melaka election on November 14. Idris, who previously held the Sungai Udang assembly seat, reassured the public that his door remains open for discussions and that any decision would ultimately be his to make. Despite receiving numerous WhatsApp messages and phone calls from supporters offering campaign centers if he decided to contest, Idris emphasized that he never said he wanted to be a candidate in Sungai Udang. He stressed the importance of political stability and harmony in Melaka, hoping that the people could enjoy peace without being unsettled by speculation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Idris Haron proposed 'Greater Umno' for Anwar to unite political parties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/idris-haron-proposed-greater-umno-for-anwar-to-unite-political-parties",
        "published": "2026-10-17T03:16:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}