{
  "id": 18651328,
  "title": "Melaka Pakatan chairman questions BN’s halved jobs target, demands answers on past state election pledges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/melaka-pakatan-chairman-questions-bns-halved-jobs-target-demands-18651328",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T05:52:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/07/melaka-pakatan-chairman-questions-bns-halved-jobs-target-demands-answers-on-past-state-election-pledges/242336"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka Pakatan Harapan chairman Adly Zahari has questioned the Barisan Nasional (BN) party's reduced job creation target for Melaka's 2021 state election manifesto, demanding answers on the fulfillment of past election pledges. BN had promised to create 10,000 jobs annually, or 50,000 over five years, but lowered its target to 25,000 jobs in the current manifesto. Adly, a former Melaka chief minister, asserted that the previous commitments should be fulfilled before new pledges are made. He also criticized BN's lower target on the provision of free ambulances and free domestic water, stating that these services should be fulfilled before more limited offers are presented. Adly emphasized that PH aims to provide affordable housing options through a people-friendly housing scheme, taking into account the needs of those unable to afford home ownership, first-time buyers, and rental homes for those with limited income. The upcoming election is scheduled for November 14, with early voting on November 10.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Nov 7 — Barisan Nasional (BN) should explain its record in fulfilling promises made in the 2021 Melaka sta...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Chinese voters tight-lipped on support as Melaka election nears",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/chinese-voters-tight-lipped-on-support-as-melaka-election-nears",
        "published": "2026-11-06T23:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}