{
  "id": 17536201,
  "title": "Melaka polls: Run clean campaigns, steer clear of 3R issues - Teo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/melaka-polls-run-clean-campaigns-steer-clear-of-3r-issues-teo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T04:46:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1568165/melaka-polls-run-clean-campaigns-steer-clear-3r-issues-teo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KULAI: Political parties and candidates vying for the upcoming Melaka state election have been warned against issuing or distributing campaign materials that involve religion, race, or royalty. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching advised all parties, candidates, and supporters to conduct clean campaigns and avoid sensitive topics. She urged them to steer clear of 3R issues during the campaign period. The Election Commission (EC) has scheduled the election for November 14, with early voting on November 10. Teo also addressed cybersecurity concerns, warning that the recent system breach in Kluang should prompt all government agencies and local authorities to take cybersecurity seriously. Despite the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) not receiving any formal request for assistance from the Kluang Municipal Council (MPK), the commission is prepared to provide technical support, advice, and expertise if required. Teo stressed the high risk of cyber attacks due to the widespread use of the internet and cloud computing, urging authorities to allocate sufficient resources for strengthening cybersecurity and conducting regular security audits.",
  "summary": "KULAI: Political parties and candidates contesting the upcoming Melaka state election have been reminded not to issue or distribute materials touching on 3R (religion, race, and royalty) issues throughout the campaign period.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Bersama aims to not lose deposits, win at least 1 seat in Melaka polls",
        "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": "Malay Mail",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-01T05:00:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}