{
  "id": 17586166,
  "title": "BN banks on five-year track record to win fence-sitters at Melaka polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/bn-banks-on-five-year-track-record-to-win-fence-sitters-at-melaka-17586166",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T10:45:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/01/bn-banks-on-five-year-track-record-to-win-fence-sitters-at-melaka-polls/241611"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barisan Nasional (BN) is banking on its five-year track record of achievements to sway fence-sitters in the upcoming Melaka state election on November 14. The BN chairman, Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh, emphasized that voters will consider the party's ability to administer the state and the effectiveness of its policies and initiatives aimed at benefiting the public. Ab Rauf, who serves as Chief Minister, highlighted various programmes such as Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR), Hari Exco Bertemu Rakyat, and Jelajah Ketua Menteri Sayang Rakyat, which are designed to address community concerns and demonstrate the government's commitment to translating plans into tangible benefits for the people. He mentioned that through WRUR, the state government has resolved around 75% of the 4,800 complaints received, showcasing the results of their pre-election efforts. Ab Rauf stressed that knowing the community's pulse and addressing their problems is crucial for a representative, aiming to ensure that elected officials serve the people rather than the other way around. The BN encourages voters to evaluate all the state government's efforts before casting their votes, hoping that their track record will be the deciding factor in their continued collaboration to manage Melaka.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Nov 1 — Barisan Nasional (BN) is confident that the achievements and performance of the state administrati...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}