{
  "id": 17339733,
  "title": "BN to retain Ab Rauf as Melaka CM if coalition wins Nov 14 polls, says Zahid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/bn-to-retain-ab-rauf-as-melaka-cm-if-coalition-wins-nov-14-polls-says",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T04:44:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/31/bn-to-retain-ab-rauf-as-melaka-cm-if-coalition-wins-nov-14-polls-says-zahid/241398"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka's Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh, will retain his position if the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition secures victory in the upcoming 16th Melaka state election on November 14, according to BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The proposal to allow Ab Rauf to continue serving as Chief Minister will depend on the powers vested in Melaka's Yang Di Pertua Negeri, Tun Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam. Zahid emphasized that BN will present Ab Rauf's name for the post, provided the mandate is returned by the people of Melaka through their votes. He urged the voters to evaluate the performance of the state government under Ab Rauf's leadership before casting their ballots. Zahid also expressed confidence that the campaign atmosphere in Melaka would remain calm and free of smear tactics. The BN, in collaboration with its strategic partner PN, will contest all 28 state seats in the Melaka election. This coalition demonstrates unity, as the opposition MCA has been allocated four seats, contrary to expectations of a potential boycott. The Election Commission has set November 14 as the polling day, with early voting scheduled for November 10. For the latest updates on the 16th Melaka state election, visit https://election.bernama.com/prn/melaka/2026/.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Oct 31 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will continue to entrust Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh with the po...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-30T13:48:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}