{
  "id": 16351018,
  "title": "Stop being ‘allergic’ to PAS, Zahid tells BN supporters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/stop-being-allergic-to-pas-zahid-tells-bn-supporters-16351018",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T16:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/25/stop-being-allergic-to-pas-zahid-tells-bn-supporters"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Political Party Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the coalition’s supporters to stop being \"allergic\" to the People’s Justice Party (PAS). This comes as an indication of cooperation between the two sides ahead of the upcoming Nov 14 Melaka election. Zahid stated that while BN and PAS have had a history of disagreements, this new understanding must lead to a change in their relationship. He likened their past relationship to a struggle where \"green was allergic to blue\" and urged that they \"no longer be allergic\" starting tonight. Zahid explained that this cooperation involves more than just seat allocations, emphasizing the need for mutual grassroots support. He stated that supporters of each party should help their partners' candidates in the constituencies they contest. Zahid further highlighted the importance of building rapport between the two sides considering the evolving political landscape. He expressed hope that establishing this rapport would lead to brighter prospects for the party's journey to Putrajaya. However, Zahid made it clear that this understanding does not mean sacrificing BN's political principles. He stressed that the coalition remains committed to its principles and will build together with their partners.",
  "summary": "The BN chairman says the coalition’s cooperation with PAS must translate into mutual grassroots support.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Zahid expects corruption allegations to feature in Melaka polls, tells BN to fight back",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/zahid-expects-corruption-allegations-to-feature-in-melaka-polls-tells",
        "published": "2026-10-24T15:33:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}