{
  "id": 18422346,
  "title": "DAP focused on defending four Melaka seats, says Anthony Loke",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dap-focused-on-defending-four-melaka-seats-says-anthony-loke-18422346",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T02:01:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/06/dap-focused-on-defending-four-melaka-seats-says-anthony-loke/242152"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MELAKA, Nov 6 — Anthony Loke Siew Fook, secretary-general of the DAP, has stated that the party's primary objective in the upcoming 16th Melaka state election is to retain the four seats they currently possess. These seats are Kota Laksamana, Bandar Hilir, Kesidang, and Ayer Keroh. Additionally, the DAP intends to contest for three more seats - Duyong, Gadek, and Pengkalan Batu. Loke acknowledged that these three latter seats may pose significant challenges, but emphasized the party's determination to win them. This assertion came after Loke attended the Malam Harapan programme at Pay Fong High School Hall in Jalan Tan Chay Yan, where Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Parti Amanah Negara president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu were present. Loke pointed out that the cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) could disadvantage the DAP, as the absence of direct competition between these parties might lead their supporters to favor either candidates. Despite this challenge, Loke stressed the DAP's commitment to striving for the people's support in the election. The Election Commission has scheduled Nov 14 as the polling day, while early voting will occur on Nov 10.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Nov 6 — DAP is focusing on retaining the four seats it currently holds in the 16th Melaka state election,...",
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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."
}