{
  "id": 17330242,
  "title": "Melaka polls: Nomination process proceeds smoothly, says police",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/melaka-polls-nomination-process-proceeds-smoothly-says-police",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T03:06:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1567471/melaka-polls-nomination-process-proceeds-smoothly-says-police"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alor Gajah: The nomination process for all 28 seats in Melaka went off without a hitch this morning, reported Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar, the police chief. No incidents or provocations were noted at any of the 28 nomination centres scattered across the state. Political party supporters demonstrated commendable discipline during the proceedings. Traffic around the centres was also well-managed, with no major congestion observed as of 10:15 am.",
  "summary": "ALOR GAJAH: The nomination process for all 28 seats in Melaka proceeded smoothly this morning, with no untoward incidents or provocations reported.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : 16th Melaka State Election Kicks Off With Nomination Process Today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/general-16th-melaka-state-election-kicks-off-with-nomination-process",
        "published": "2026-10-30T21:16:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Nomination day is here: Melaka’s 14-day campaign starts today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/nomination-day-is-here-melakas-14-day-campaign-starts-today",
        "published": "2026-10-31T00:47:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Melaka PRN: Ab Rauf, accompanied by Zahid, arrives at nomination centre",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/melaka-prn-ab-rauf-accompanied-by-zahid-arrives-at-nomination-centre",
        "published": "2026-10-31T01:59:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}