{
  "id": 16073030,
  "title": "Melaka election: Rauf appointed BN's election director",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/melaka-election-rauf-appointed-bns-election-director",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T16:43:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1561653/melaka-election-rauf-appointed-bns-election-director"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has been appointed as the coalition's election director for the upcoming state polls. This decision was made by BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who explained that Mohamad Hasan, the current election director, is occupied with his duties as foreign minister. Rauf previously held the position of deputy chairman but was unable to fulfill his responsibilities due to international commitments. As the campaigning for the Melaka election continues, Rauf is set to oversee the election efforts in the state, including coordinating duties and responsibilities between the mentors and BN component parties. The Melaka caretaker chief minister expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him and pledged to do his best in fulfilling the responsibilities entrusted to him by the party leadership.",
  "summary": "AYER KEROH: Melaka Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has been appointed the coalition’s election director for the upcoming state polls.",
  "key_points": [
    "Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh appointed as BN election director for Melaka polls",
    "Current election director Mohamad Hasan occupied as foreign minister",
    "Rauf previously deputy chairman but unable to fulfill duties due to international commitments"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}