{
  "id": 16336538,
  "title": "PH banks on stability, prosperity and good governance in Melaka polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ph-banks-on-stability-prosperity-and-good-governance-in-melaka-polls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T13:57:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1562716/ph-banks-stability-prosperity-and-good-governance-melaka-polls"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka: The Pakatan Harapan coalition is emphasizing political stability, economic prosperity, public welfare and good governance as the key pillars of its campaign for the upcoming Melaka state election. Secretary-General Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail explained that these four pillars are essential to ensure effective government administration and that development should benefit all segments of society. PH, which has historically been an opposition coalition before being granted governance responsibilities, acknowledges that power brings new challenges. Saifuddin, who is also the home minister, stated that political stability forms the foundation for national development, followed by efforts to strengthen the economy and protect the welfare of the people. These objectives must be supported by good governance, especially in managing public finances to prevent leakages, waste, overspending and corruption. He warned against funds being siphoned off, wasteful spending, and corruption. Public finances must be safeguarded, he emphasized. Saifuddin urged candidates, party machinery and supporters to learn from the coalition's past struggles and effectively communicate their proposals to the electorate. He stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation among the coalition's constituent parties, PKR, DAP and Amanah, with each party supporting the candidates of its allies as if they were their own. Saifuddin expressed confidence that PH would secure a better result in the upcoming election if all component parties and election machinery worked together with a united spirit.",
  "summary": "MELAKA: Pakatan Harapan is placing political stability, economic prosperity, public welfare and good governance as the four main pillars of its offer to Melaka voters in the upcoming state election.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/bn-pn-pact-zahid-sees-path-to-putrajaya-wee-fumes-as-old-friends",
        "published": "2026-10-24T15:30:11.000Z"
      }
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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."
}