{
  "id": 18727073,
  "title": "Melaka polls: MIC's sole candidate sacrifices family time to campaign for Gadek's future",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/melaka-polls-mics-sole-candidate-sacrifices-family-time-to-campaign",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T14:02:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1572958/melaka-polls-mics-sole-candidate-sacrifices-family-time-campaign-gadeks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Alor Gajah, Barisan Nasional candidate S. Nadarajah is devoting his Deepavali to campaigning for Gadek, leaving limited time for family gatherings. Despite planning to have lunch with his family, uncertainties surrounding his campaign schedule have made the gathering uncertain. Nadarajah, MIC's sole candidate, has focused on meeting voters, listening to their concerns, and understanding issues affecting their daily lives. He has only managed to call his father this morning to check on Deepavali preparations, who assured him everything was in order. Nadarajah, instead of spending time with his family, plans to visit temples and homes of Indian voters in Gadek. He intends to visit temples where the Hindu community celebrates Deepavali and has received invitations to visit families' homes. Reflecting on his first week, Nadarajah described the response from voters as encouraging, acknowledging some frustrations over unresolved local issues. He views feedback as an opportunity to better understand constituents' problems. The campaign has been good and satisfying, with people warmly welcoming him. While some express frustration, Nadarajah believes it is normal for people to voice issues when facing difficulties.",
  "summary": "ALOR GAJAH: For Barisan Nasional candidate for Gadek S. Nadarajah, this Deepavali will be unlike previous celebrations as his campaign commitments leave little time for family gatherings.",
  "key_points": [
    "MIC sole candidate S. Nadarajah sacrifices family time for campaigning",
    "Nadarajah focuses on meeting voters and understanding local issues",
    "He plans to visit temples and homes of Indian voters in Gadek"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}