{
  "id": 17166686,
  "title": "Melaka PRN: 189 nomination forms purchased, 45 paid deposits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/melaka-prn-189-nomination-forms-purchased-45-paid-deposits",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T02:42:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128961/melaka-prn-189-nomination-forms-purchased-45-have-paid-deposits"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Election Commission Chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun has urged all Melaka state election candidates to arrive early at nomination centres tomorrow for a comprehensive document review. As of Thursday night, 189 nomination forms have been purchased, with 45 candidates having made the deposit to confirm their participation. Harun emphasized the importance of adhering to authorities' instructions to prevent any issues affecting their eligibility to contest. He also cautioned supporters to follow the authorities' guidelines to ensure a peaceful and orderly nomination process. The EC official observed a simulation of the nomination process at the Paya Rumput centre and reminded the public to be aware of any road closures affecting the candidate nomination procedure.",
  "summary": "A TOTAL of 189 nomination forms had been purchased by prospective candidates for the Melaka state election as of Thursday night, with 45 of them having paid the deposit to confirm participation in the election. Election Commission (EC) Chairman Datuk...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Politics : Melaka Polls: 189 Forms Sold, 45 Deposits Paid As EC Prepares For Smooth Nomination Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/politics-melaka-polls-189-forms-sold-45-deposits-paid-as-ec-prepares",
        "published": "2026-10-30T02:19:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}