{
  "id": 17536170,
  "title": "Melaka polls: Run clean campaigns, steer clear of 3R issues, Teo Nie Ching tells candidates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/melaka-polls-run-clean-campaigns-steer-clear-of-3r-issues-teo-nie",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T05:00:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/01/melaka-polls-run-clean-campaigns-steer-clear-of-3r-issues-teo-nie-ching-tells-candidates/241551"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KULAI, November 1 — Political parties and candidates vying for the upcoming Melaka State Election have been cautioned against engaging in 3R (religion, race, and royalty) topics throughout their campaigns. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching urged all parties, candidates, and supporters to avoid distributing materials that touch upon sensitive subjects. Speaking at a Deepavali contribution presentation programme at the Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Teo stressed the need for clean campaigning. The Election Commission has set November 14 as the polling day for the election, with early voting on November 10. Teo also highlighted the cybersecurity incident in Kluang, urging everyone to take the matter seriously and allocate sufficient budget to bolster cybersecurity measures.",
  "summary": "KULAI, Nov 1 — Political parties and candidates contesting the upcoming Melaka State Election have been reminded n...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/bersama-aims-to-not-lose-deposits-win-at-least-1-seat-in-melaka-polls",
        "published": "2026-11-01T04:02:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Melaka polls: BN manifesto to prioritise people's economy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/melaka-polls-bn-manifesto-to-prioritise-peoples-economy",
        "published": "2026-11-01T04:15:22.000Z"
      }
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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."
}