{
  "id": 18051765,
  "title": "Bekas ketua DAP Melaka tak boikot kempen, kata calon Duyong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/bekas-ketua-dap-melaka-tak-boikot-kempen-kata-calon-duyong",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T01:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/11/04/bekas-ketua-dap-melaka-tak-boikot-kempen-kata-calon-duyong"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Candidate DAP Duyong Damian Yeo expressed that he will not boycott the Pakatan Harapan (PH) campaign for the Melaka PRN, despite his decision to boycott the campaign. Yeo accompanied him during the submission of nomination papers in Melaka. Despite Yeo's decision to boycott the PH campaign, Poo Long Suan, a member of the DAP Audit Committee, said he still receives assistance from Yeo due to his personal capacity. Poo, who is also a member of the DAP Audit Committee, said Yeo brought him to meet several individuals who could assist him in Duyong, adding that his efforts still exist. He recently met Yeo for a few days, receiving advice and being accompanied by him to the office for the nomination form submission. Poo mentioned that they had a lengthy talk, and Yeo also suggested several individuals who could help him. When asked if Yeo's absence from the campaign activities would hinder his approach to voters, considering Yeo is quite familiar with the area, Poo said that Yeo's departure from campaigning might have a slight impact, given Yeo's familiarity with the area. Yeo was elected as Duyong Adun in 2018 before being replaced by Umno's Noor Helmy Abdul Halem with a narrow 200-vote margin in 2021. Noor Helmy, who challenged Poo in a one-on-one contest for the seat, has gained a significant following on social media, where he often showcases his friendly and jovial demeanor, interacting with people of various backgrounds, including a visually impaired individual named \"Uncle Wong\" who has his own dedicated group of supporters. When asked if Noor Helmy's popularity could pose a challenge to his camp, Poo said that the main focus should be on educating the residents, identifying their problems, and taking action until the issue is resolved. He emphasized that a politician's duty should be to serve the people, not to seek publicity through social media videos for entertainment purposes. According to Poo, a politician should serve the people, not become a performer. Poo Long Suan stated that an MLA should focus on approaching residents, resolving their issues, rather than seeking popularity on social media. Poo said his experience as a board member at the Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (MPHTJ) is an advantage for him. As an MLA, his duty is to serve the public full-time, unlike as an MLA, where he is a part-time public servant. The polling day for PRN Melaka is set for November 14, with the first voting day on November 10.",
  "summary": "Poo Long Suan berkata, Damian Yeo beri nasihat, perkenal kepada bakal penyokong, walaupun sebelum ini kata beliau akan boikot kempen pilihan raya PH.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}