{
  "id": 16543048,
  "title": "Isu ‘sakau’ jejas persepsi pengundi, belum tentu BN ditolak, kata penganalisis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/isu-sakau-jejas-persepsi-pengundi-belum-tentu-bn-ditolak-kata",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/26/isu-sakau-jejas-persepsi-pengundi-belum-tentu-bn-ditolak-kata-penganalisis"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yesterday, Zahid Hamidi stated that the 'sakau' issue will be raised more often by opposition during the PRN Melaka campaign, reminding the various parties to be ready to defend against such accusations. PETALING JAYA: Isu sakau is expected to continue haunting Barisan Nasional (BN) throughout the PRN Melaka, potentially diminishing the perception of some voters, though not necessarily enough to prevent the coalition from being defeated, said political analyst Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri from Global Asia Consulting. He noted that the issue could shift some support towards Pakatan Harapan (PH), but such a change does not happen automatically. However, Zaharuddin said Umno should not be overly worried about the \"sakau\" attacks; instead, it should take a more open approach by acknowledging its governance shortcomings and showcasing clearer leadership. \"Umno does not need to prove all its leaders are innocent; instead, it needs to show the party system is no longer allowing anyone to become a kingpin. That is true reform,\" he told FMT. Yesterday, BN Chairman Zahid Hamidi said the 'sakau' issue would be raised more frequently by the opposition during the PRN Melaka campaign, warning the party's factions to be prepared to answer such allegations. The sakau issue is often linked to BN's alleged corruption and misuse of power. Meanwhile, Awang Azman Pawi from Universiti Malaya said that the chances of a party winning cannot be assessed based on sentiment and accusations alone, as voters also consider governance records, service quality, local leadership, and the ability to meet people's aspirations. He added that BN has an advantage in terms of governance experience, network, and long-term development, while the integrity issue is not a problem exclusive to a single party. \"Accusations against individuals from different parties need to be assessed fairly based on facts, evidence, and legal procedures, not just political perception. That said, the 'sakau' issue is not likely to be the decisive factor in the PRN Melaka outcome,\" he said. The PRN Melaka will take place on November 14, with candidate nominations finalized this Saturday.",
  "summary": "Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri berkata Umno terbuka dan membuktikan sistem parti tidak lagi melindungi mana-mana pemimpin.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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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."
}