{
  "id": 17232608,
  "title": "Melaka polls: MCA gets two additional seats based on winnability – Rauf",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/melaka-polls-mca-gets-two-additional-seats-based-on-winnability-rauf",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T13:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1567190/melaka-polls-mca-gets-two-additional-seats-based-winnability-%E2%80%93-rauf"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ALOR GAJAH: BN chairman Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh disclosed that Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional have designated two extra seats to MCA in the Melaka election based on winnability and field assessments, according to a report. The decision, reached through mutual agreement, recognises that the seats should be contested by the party with the higher probability of victory. With this allocation, MCA's total seats increase to four, while BN will contest 23 seats overall. Both parties agreed to the distribution after evaluating studies indicating MCA's enhanced chances of winning. Rauf dismissed allegations that the decision was influenced by political pressure from MCA, emphasizing that the arrangement was amicably arrived at through consultation and a cooperative approach rooted in their long-standing relationship. Nominations are scheduled for the following day, with early voting on November 10 and the actual poll on November 14.",
  "summary": "ALOR GAJAH: Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional have allocated two additional seats to MCA for the Melaka election based on winnability and ground assessments, said state BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh.",
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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."
}