{
  "id": 17043977,
  "title": "CSA unrelated to Bersatu-PH cooperation in Melaka, says Muhyiddin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/csa-unrelated-to-bersatu-ph-cooperation-in-melaka-says-muhyiddin",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T09:54:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1566293/csa-unrelated-bersatu-ph-cooperation-melaka-says-muhyiddin"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin clarified on Wednesday that the confidence and supply agreement (CSA) signed with the government held no link to an electoral pact with Pakatan Harapan (PH) during the Melaka state election. Referring to a query about forming an electoral pact with PH in Melaka, Muhyiddin asserted, \"That's another question. Today, this has no connection here.\" The CSA signing took place at Parliament, attended by various MPs from Bersatu, including Datuk Seri Radzi Jidin, Datuk Ali Biju, Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah, Mohd Nazri Abu Hassan, and Azman Nasrudin. When asked if the CSA would also cover a similar agreement with the PH-led Selangor government, Muhyiddin responded similarly, stating that it was a separate matter between the federal government and the MPs representing his party and others. Notable figures present at the signing included Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman. The agreement between the MPs and the government stipulated support for the 2027 Budget and institutional reforms, such as capping the prime minister's tenure at two terms and separating the roles of the attorney-general and public prosecutor. In return, the government promised to provide opposition MPs with equal development allocations and cover the Bumiputera agenda.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the confidence and supply agreement (CSA) signed with the government had no connection to any electoral pact with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the Melaka election.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Melaka polls: Candidates risk rule breaches over campaign equipment, 50m restriction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/melaka-polls-candidates-risk-rule-breaches-over-campaign-equipment",
        "published": "2026-10-29T04:18:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Muhyiddin: CSA has nothing to do with possible Bersatu-PH pact for Melaka polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/muhyiddin-csa-has-nothing-to-do-with-possible-bersatu-ph-pact-for",
        "published": "2026-10-29T09:34:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}