{
  "id": 17088819,
  "title": "PKR gesa Umno betulkan fakta isu projek luar bandar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/pkr-gesa-umno-betulkan-fakta-isu-projek-luar-bandar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T15:47:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/29/pkr-gesa-umno-betulkan-fakta-isu-projek-luar-bandar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Timbalan Setiausaha Agung Parti Keberanian Melayu (PKR) Saifuddin Shafi Muhammad has urged Umno to avoid confusing the public with misinformation regarding the government's latest developments on highway projects. PKR claims that the suspension of the Signing of Acceptance (SST) for new road projects is not equivalent to cancelling the entire project, contrary to Umno's claims. In his statement, Saifuddin emphasized that if a cancellation order is issued, it should be accompanied by a document listing the affected projects.\n\nPKR leader's comments follow Umno's Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki's call for BN to hold a peaceful campaign during the Melaka PRN. Saifuddin stressed that PKR should also follow this advice. He reiterated that a peaceful campaign and honesty are crucial, but spreading misleading information does not align with those efforts.\n\nSaifuddin also addressed the perception that Sarawak is being neglected. Under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership, Sarawak's development budget for 2026 has increased to RM6 billion, up more than double from RM2.9 billion in 2022. In terms of campaign ethics, Saifuddin reiterated his support for Asyraf's call for BN to campaign peacefully during the Melaka PRN, but said spreading false information is not part of the plan. The Perkhidmatan Rakyat Negara (PRN) in Melaka is scheduled for November 14, with candidate nominations on October 31 and the first vote on November 10.",
  "summary": "Timbalan setiausaha agung PKR berkata, tangguh SST tak sama dengan batal projek, seperti yang didakwa oleh Setiausaha Agung Umno Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": 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."
}