{
  "id": 17248308,
  "title": "DAP aims to retain four seats, win three more in Melaka polls – Wong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/dap-aims-to-retain-four-seats-win-three-more-in-melaka-polls-wong",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T15:33:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1567223/dap-aims-retain-four-seats-win-three-more-melaka-polls-%E2%80%93-wong"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DAP has set its sights on retaining four seats and winning an additional three in the upcoming Melaka state election, according to party national election director Wong Kah Woh. The four seats DAP currently holds are Kesidang, Kota Laksamana, Bandar Hilir, and Ayer Keroh. The party aims to secure the seats of Gadek, Duyong, and Pengkalan Batu as well. Wong expressed confidence in DAP's nationwide election machinery, which will assist its seven candidates in a phased manner, with coordinated efforts led by Melaka DAP chairman Khoo Poay Tiong. Speaking at the launch of the DAP Kota Laksamana election operations room, Wong emphasized that the party would maintain a positive campaign, focusing on the performance and service records of its candidates rather than emphasizing racial or religious issues. He also highlighted Pakatan Harapan's administration record at both state and federal levels as a foundation to earn voters' trust. Wong noted that Melaka voters are becoming increasingly discerning in assessing candidates and their ability to represent their constituencies. The Election Commission has designated tomorrow as the nomination day for the Melaka state election, with polling set for November 14 and early voting scheduled for November 10.",
  "summary": "MELAKA: DAP aims to defend the four seats it currently holds in the 16th Melaka election while seeking to win three additional seats allocated to the party by Pakatan Harapan (PH).",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}