{
  "id": 16986962,
  "title": "PH holds to 21-seat target for Melaka polls, leaves room for changes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/ph-holds-to-21-seat-target-for-melaka-polls-leaves-room-for-changes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T01:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128919/ph-holds-to-21-seat-target-for-melaka-polls-leaves-room-for-changes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Opposition party, Pakatan Harapan (PH), has confirmed its intention to contest 21 seats in the upcoming Melaka state election on November 14. Any adjustments to this allocation are contingent upon a decision by the party's leadership, Communications Director Fahmi Fadzil stated at an event in Pantai Dalam. Fadzil emphasized that the party will concentrate on the seats already announced and will consider adjustments only if called for by their leadership. PH will evaluate its participation based on the coalition's own resources and strategic considerations. Reports suggest that PH may expand its allocation by three seats, with the People's Justice Party (PKR) potentially gaining one additional seat and Amanah two. Should such changes occur, PH would hold 24 out of the 28 seats in the state assembly. The opposition party has not yet confirmed any modifications to its present allocation.",
  "summary": "PAKATAN Harapan (PH) is maintaining its plan to contest 21 seats in the Nov 14 Melaka state election, with any changes to its allocation subject to a decision by the coalition’s leadership. PH communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the ...",
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        "published": "2026-10-29T00:30:00.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/melaka-bn-resolves-seat-dispute-with-mca-ahead-of-state-polls-ab-rauf",
        "published": "2026-10-29T01:15:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}