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  "id": 15404927,
  "title": "Melaka polls: PH candidates must build strong campaign machinery - Ramanan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/melaka-polls-ph-candidates-must-build-strong-campaign-machinery",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T12:18:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1558394/melaka-polls-ph-candidates-must-build-strong-campaign-machinery-ramanan"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the run-up to Melaka's state election on November 14, Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates must build a robust campaign infrastructure to bolster their chances of winning, according to PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. Ramanan stressed that relying solely on their community service records is insufficient if candidates lack a capable team to drive their campaign across various locations. He emphasized that it is impractical for candidates to be present in multiple places simultaneously during a campaign, hence, they must cultivate large, capable teams to aid their efforts at different locations. Ramanan delivered these views after attending the HRD Corp Pocket Talk Roadshow, themed \"From Policy to the People,\" along with HRD Corp chief executive Datuk Shamir Aziz. Sungai Buloh MP Ramanan urged candidates to shift away from outdated practices of individual effort only and adapt to the political landscape of today, highlighting that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has also emphasized the significance of selecting candidates who actively engage with the people, work on the ground, and enjoy public acceptance. Ramanan further pointed out that PH's candidate selection process includes rigorous vetting, such as criminal record checks and assessments of candidates' financial standing, to ensure they meet the set criteria. The deadline for candidate nominations has been set for October 31, while early voting begins on November 10. In the 2021 state election, Barisan Nasional (BN) secured 21 of the 28 seats, while PH won five seats and Perikatan Nasional (PN) claimed two.",
  "summary": "ALOR GAJAH: Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates contesting the Nov 14 Melaka state election must build strong campaign machinery rather than rely solely on their track records in serving the community to win voter support, PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/undi18-automatic-voter-registration-a-challenge-for-bn-in-melaka-polls",
        "published": "2026-10-18T11:09:48.000Z"
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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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