{
  "id": 17556379,
  "title": "Pakatan tells its supporters in Melaka: Vote with your conscience",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/pakatan-tells-its-supporters-in-melaka-vote-with-your-conscience-17556379",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T07:06:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/01/pakatan-tells-its-supporters-in-melaka-vote-with-your-conscience/241576"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka, November 1 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is adopting a permissive stance, entrusting its members and supporters to determine whom to back in state seats not contested by the coalition in the upcoming 16th Melaka state election. Adly Zahari, the chairman of PH in Melaka, clarified that the coalition has not issued any specific instructions to its members or supporters, expressing confidence in their understanding of the political landscape. PH's primary focus, he stated, lies in securing victory in the 24 state seats up for grabs by the coalition. During a press conference, Adly addressed a query about Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu)'s decision to contest eight state seats in Melaka, noting that the party has its own strategic plans. He reiterated that PH remains the main focus of attention and that their rivals are primarily Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional. The Election Commission has set November 14 as the polling day for the 16th Melaka state election, with early voting set for November 10.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Nov 1 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is taking an open approach and leaving it to its members and supporters to de...",
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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."
}