{
  "id": 16343764,
  "title": "Rauf: Melaka has no place for slander or hate politics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/rauf-melaka-has-no-place-for-slander-or-hate-politics",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T15:50:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1562778/rauf-melaka-has-no-place-slander-or-hate-politics"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, the chairman of Barisan Nasional (BN) in Melaka, has expressed his stance against slander and hate politics in the state. At the launch of BN's election machinery, Rauf urged coalition members to foster harmonious politics and maintain good relations with all parties in order to secure voters' support. He emphasized that Melaka is not a land of slander, hate, or malicious politics, and that the state should conduct its affairs harmoniously and maintain good relations with everyone.\n\nRauf, who is also the caretaker chief minister, called on the coalition's machinery to deliver the BN's message of caring for the people (BN Sayang Rakyat) to win voters' support and secure a fresh mandate. He stated that BN is ready to let voters assess its track record, adding that the public deserves to know if the coalition has delivered on its promises. Rauf cautioned against focusing solely on economic figures, stating that development must translate into job opportunities and tangible benefits for small businesses. He questioned the point of investment if Melaka's children still struggle to find work, and the usefulness of a growing economy if small traders do not benefit.",
  "summary": "AYER KEROH: Melaka has no place for slander or hate politics, as the state Barisan Nasional (BN) machinery gears up for the state election.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}