{
  "id": 16200909,
  "title": "Rauf to remain Melaka CM if BN wins state polls, says Zahid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/rauf-to-remain-melaka-cm-if-bn-wins-state-polls-says-zahid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T15:36:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1562272/rauf-remain-melaka-cm-if-bn-wins-state-polls-says-zahid"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has stated that Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh will continue to serve as Melaka's Chief Minister if the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition and its allies secure victory in the upcoming state election next month. Zahid praised Rauf's leadership record and capabilities, which he believes will ensure the continuation of BN's governance in Melaka.\n\nRauf has been the executive secretary of Umno (United Malays National Organization) and is currently the BN chairman. He is confident that his choice of Rauf will result in the exact governance Melaka needs, as he announced while launching the BN's election machinery for the Jasin parliamentary constituency at Dewan Alamanda.\n\nThe Election Commission has set November 14 as the polling day for the Melaka election, with nomination day scheduled for October 31 and early voting on November 10. In the 2021 Melaka state polls, the BN coalition won 21 out of the 28 contested seats, allowing them to form the state government. Pakatan Harapan secured five seats, while Perikatan Nasional took two.",
  "summary": "JASIN: Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh will remain Melaka Chief Minister should Barisan Nasional and its strategic partners win the state election next month, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.",
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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."
}