{
  "id": 16989460,
  "title": "Umno confirms pact with PAS, Perikatan for Melaka polls, to launch joint manifesto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/umno-confirms-pact-with-pas-perikatan-for-melaka-polls-to-launch-16989460",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T01:21:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/29/umno-confirms-pact-with-pas-perikatan-for-melaka-polls-to-launch-joint-manifesto/241063"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, October 29 — The political alliance between Umno, PAS, and Perikatan Nasional (PN) for the upcoming 16th Melaka state election has been confirmed by Umno's secretary-general, Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. Speaking after a supreme council meeting, Asyraf stated that the decision was unanimously reached to formalize the cooperation between Umno and its strategic partners, PAS and PN, in the state election. This development will result in a joint election manifesto by BN and PN, aimed at delivering the best possible service to the people and maintaining the state's commendable performance in administration and development.\n\nAsyraf emphasized the importance of conducting the election campaign in a civil and ethical manner, urging all parties to refrain from slander, insults, and personal attacks against other candidates. He also appealed to the government, particularly the Finance Ministry, to withdraw its directive canceling projects that benefit rural communities, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak. Asyraf stressed the significance of continuing rural development initiatives, including road construction and rural water and electricity supply, as they contribute to local well-being and progress.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Umno has confirmed its political cooperation with PAS and Perikatan Nasional (P...",
  "key_points": [],
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        "published": "2026-10-29T01:14:08.000Z"
      }
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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."
}