{
  "id": 17898025,
  "title": "Azman pledges to bring federal initiatives to Paya Rumput",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/azman-pledges-to-bring-federal-initiatives-to-paya-rumput",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T02:18:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1569563/azman-pledges-bring-federal-initiatives-paya-rumput"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Paya Rumput, Datuk Azman Abidin, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate, is committed to aligning federal initiatives with the needs of local residents. Throughout his early campaign walkabouts, Azman gathered feedback that highlighted pressing concerns such as the rising cost of living, ageing school infrastructure and job opportunities for youths. He noted that household expenses were the most significant issue for residents, and federal programs like the National Action Council on Cost of Living (Naccol) and Sejati Madani grants could be utilized to tackle these challenges. Azman emphasized that while infrastructure and flood-related issues were frequently raised, household expenses remained the primary concern. He stressed the importance of addressing school infrastructure and academic support programmes, particularly for primary and secondary schools in the constituency. Furthermore, Azman pledged to support local businesses, including small traders and food stall operators, by leveraging federal assistance schemes like the newly announced Sejati Madani grants. He expressed his determination to engage directly with voters and gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues facing Paya Rumput.",
  "summary": "TANGGA BATU: Bridging the gap between federal policies and the everyday needs of residents is central to Datuk Azman Abidin's campaign pitch in Paya Rumput.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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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."
}