{
  "id": 16343767,
  "title": "Anwar: Melaka must be developed by multiracial team, Malay interests safeguarded",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/anwar-melaka-must-be-developed-by-multiracial-team-malay-interests",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T15:40:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1562770/anwar-melaka-must-be-developed-multiracial-team-malay-interests"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Anwar Ibrahim, the chairman of Pakatan Harapan, emphasized the importance of developing Melaka through a multiracial team that acknowledges the Malay community as the majority and a vital pillar. He questioned the rationale behind winning elections by inciting racial hatred, instead of focusing on the future of the next generation and their educational prospects. Anwar highlighted that excessive energy spent on quarreling would hinder progress in new technology, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy.\n\nThe PH chairman also criticized those who persist in using racial rhetoric, pointing out that the DAP, despite being part of the cabinet, has not opposed policies aimed at safeguarding Malay interests. He explained that the DAP had approved Bumiputera land projects in Kuala Lumpur to protect Malay rights, without displacing Chinese residents. Anwar further questioned why the DAP continued to face attacks over racial issues, when they had not protested against the government's decision to allocate government-owned land for Malay interests in Kuala Lumpur.\n\nAnwar reaffirmed that Malaysia remains one of the few multi-ethnic and multi-religious countries where people coexist peacefully. He praised the presence of Malays, Chinese, Indians, and Sikhs together, emphasizing their shared strength as Malaysians. Earlier, Anwar unveiled PH's candidates for 21 out of the 28 seats in the upcoming Melaka election, scheduled for November 14.",
  "summary": "MELAKA: Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Melaka must be developed by a multiracial team that recognises the Malay community as the state’s majority and a key pillar.",
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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."
}