{
  "id": 18491222,
  "title": "Melaka polls: BN uses 2021 manifesto record as benchmark for new pledges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/melaka-polls-bn-uses-2021-manifesto-record-as-benchmark-for-new",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T11:01:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1572328/melaka-polls-bn-uses-2021-manifesto-record-benchmark-new-pledges"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka's Barisan Nasional (BN) has reportedly fulfilled 97% of its commitments outlined in the 2021 state election manifesto, according to state BN chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. This impressive achievement marks a new benchmark for the government's future pledges, demonstrating that political promises can be translated into tangible results through transparent and accountable governance. The caretaker chief minister emphasized that the 97% fulfillment of the 2021 manifesto pledges serves as a crucial benchmark for evaluating the government's performance and ensuring that new commitments are implemented responsibly. Speaking at a press conference to launch the joint BN and Perikatan Nasional manifesto for the upcoming Melaka election, Ab Rauf highlighted the importance of the manifesto, stating that its primary goal is to ensure that the state's development translates into tangible benefits for the people. He added that the manifesto represents the first collaboration between the two coalitions, reflecting a joint effort aimed at achieving electoral success in the upcoming election on November 14. Ab Rauf assured that both the BN and PN had held numerous meetings to discuss and agree upon the pledges presented in the manifesto, marking the beginning of their cooperation and expressing hope for a shared victory in the upcoming election.",
  "summary": "AYER KEROH: Melaka Barisan Nasional has fulfilled 97 per cent of the pledges made in its manifesto for the 2021 state election.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/free-water-25-000-homes-jobs-for-young-among-bn-pn-polls-pledges",
        "published": "2026-11-06T11:20:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Free water, tuition classes among BN-PN's 113 pledges for Malacca polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/free-water-tuition-classes-among-bn-pns-113-pledges-for-malacca-polls",
        "published": "2026-11-06T11:56:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Melaka polls: BN, Perikatan pledge RM30b investments, free water and no quit rent hike in joint manifesto",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/melaka-polls-bn-perikatan-pledge-rm30b-investments-free-water-and-no",
        "published": "2026-11-06T12:12:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}