{
  "id": 17360030,
  "title": "Rural, urban or both? PM’s pol sec Azman Abidin says Paya Rumput needs a bit of everything",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/rural-urban-or-both-pms-pol-sec-azman-abidin-says-paya-rumput-needs-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T07:24:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/31/rural-urban-or-both-pms-pol-sec-azman-abidin-says-paya-rumput-needs-a-bit-of-everything/241424"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Melaka, on October 31, Pakatan Harapan candidate Datuk Azman Abidin announced his candidacy for the Paya Rumput state seat. Azman, who has extensive experience and strong connections with the federal government, believes his background makes him well-equipped to serve the constituency. Speaking after nominating his papers at Stadium Hang Jebat, Azman emphasized that Paya Rumput's semi-urban location necessitates a comprehensive approach to address the needs of both rural and urban communities. He stated that his experience working alongside the prime minister and his ties with the federal government can be utilized effectively to tackle the challenges faced by residents of Paya Rumput. Emphasizing his commitment to serving the community, Azman expressed his readiness to challenge his opponents, Rafie Ahmad of Perikatan Nasional and Abdul Rashid Abu Bakar of Parti Bersama Malaysia, in the upcoming election on November 14. Early voting will occur on November 10.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Oct 31 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Paya Rumput state seat, Datuk Azman Abidin, is banking on...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Melaka polls: Sanusi turns up to back Pas candidate in Paya Rumput",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/melaka-polls-sanusi-turns-up-to-back-pas-candidate-in-paya-rumput",
        "published": "2026-10-31T02:09:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "PM’s pol-sec in 3-cornered fight in Paya Rumput",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/pms-pol-sec-in-3-cornered-fight-in-paya-rumput",
        "published": "2026-10-31T02:39:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Politics : Melaka Polls: PH's Azman Abidin Faces Three-cornered Fight In Paya Rumput",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/politics-melaka-polls-phs-azman-abidin-faces-three-cornered-fight-in",
        "published": "2026-10-31T02:40:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Melaka PRN: PM’s polsec faces three-way contest in Paya Rumput",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/melaka-prn-pms-polsec-faces-three-way-contest-in-paya-rumput",
        "published": "2026-10-31T03:22:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}