{
  "id": 16259870,
  "title": "PN-BN seat allocation for Melaka polls based on incumbency",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/pn-bn-seat-allocation-for-melaka-polls-based-on-incumbency",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T01:05:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1562361/pn-bn-seat-allocation-melaka-polls-based-incumbency"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KOTA BARU: The distribution of seats between Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN) in the upcoming Melaka state election will be determined based on the concept of incumbency. This approach, which prioritizes the representation of the sitting representative, has been agreed upon by all coalition parties.\n\nAccording to PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, this method is consistent with what has been utilized in other states in the past. In the 2018 elections, for instance, in Kelantan, Pas and Perikatan Nasional (PN) secured 42 out of the 45 seats, thereby establishing them as incumbents. Similarly, in Terengganu, Pas and PN held all 28 seats, solidifying their incumbency status.\n\nHassan revealed that Umno is the incumbent in 21 seats, specifically in Melaka. Consequently, understanding the allocation in Melaka requires recognizing that Umno holds the majority of these seats. The current situation emphasizes the need for a clear understanding of the incumbency concept in the context of the Melaka state election.",
  "summary": "KOTA BARU: The seat allocation between Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN) for the Melaka state election will be based on the incumbent concept.",
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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."
}