{
  "id": 15343973,
  "title": "Melaka polls: BN to unveil candidate list on Oct 28, says Ab Rauf",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/melaka-polls-bn-to-unveil-candidate-list-on-oct-28-says-ab-rauf",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T03:58:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/melaka-polls-bn-to-unveil-candidate-list-on-oct-28-says-ab-rauf/239556"
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  "summary": "Barisan Nasional (BN) is set to announce its candidate list for the upcoming Melaka State Election (PRN) on October 28, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. The announcement will be made at the launch of the Tangga Batu Parliamentary Election Machinery in Sungai Udang, with representatives from various political parties in attendance, including Kedah Umno Liaison Body Chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid and Melaka MCA Chairman Datuk Lim Ban Hong. The Election Commission has set the polling day for November 14, while nomination day is scheduled for October 31 and early voting will take place on November 10. The last Melaka state election in 2021 saw BN winning 21 out of 28 seats, forming the state government, while Pakatan Harapan (PH) won five seats and Perikatan Nasional secured two seats.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Ab Rauf: BN to weigh public sentiment before deciding Melaka election pact",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/ab-rauf-bn-to-weigh-public-sentiment-before-deciding-melaka-election",
        "published": "2026-10-18T00:46:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Melaka polls: BN to unveil candidate list on Oct 28, says Ab Rauf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/melaka-polls-bn-to-unveil-candidate-list-on-oct-28-says-ab-rauf-15346129",
        "published": "2026-10-18T03:58:46.000Z"
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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."
}