{
  "id": 18836510,
  "title": "Melaka polls: Adam Adli urges young voters to make fact-based decisions, not be swayed by sentiment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/melaka-polls-adam-adli-urges-young-voters-to-make-fact-based",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T01:44:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1573113/melaka-polls-adam-adli-urges-young-voters-make-fact-based-decisions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka's young voters have been encouraged by PKR state leadership council acting chairman, Adam Adli Abd Halim, to cast informed ballots in the 16th state election on November 14. Adam Adli urged them not to be swayed by sentiment or hate politics when voting.\n\nWith 47.34% of Melaka's 687,697 registered voters falling in the 18-39 age bracket, these young voters hold significant power to shape the future of the state administration. Adam Adli emphasized the importance of choosing leaders with integrity while making decisions, basing them on rational thought and not emotional influences.\n\nHe expressed optimism about Melaka's future, citing the active participation of the younger generation in the democratic process. Adam Adli believes the state will benefit from the energy and courage of young people in shaping a brighter future.\n\nConcerning PKR's candidate selection for the state election, Adam Adli revealed that the party had chosen seven new faces among the 10 seats it is contesting. He assured that thorough assessments were made to ensure candidates' suitability for their constituencies and strong grassroots support.\n\nFarzana Hayani Mohd Nasir, PKR's candidate for the Kelebang state seat, was highlighted as an example. She had previously contested in Sungai Rambai but is now contesting in her hometown of Kelebang, having grown up there. Adam Adli noted this as an improvement, demonstrating PKR's commitment to fielding strong candidates.\n\nAdam Adli stated that PKR aims to win in areas where they have a chance of success and intends to gradually increase their support in other constituencies. This confidence stems from a more positive voter trend observed in this election compared to the 2021 state election, which had a low voter turnout of 65.85%.\n\nHe concluded by expressing confidence in PKR's prospects, noting that they will always aim to win in favorable areas and steadily increase their support in others.",
  "summary": "MELAKA: Young voters in the state have been urged to exercise their voting power in the 16th Melaka state election by making informed decisions based on accurate information and facts.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "Targeting the nearly fifty percent of Melaka's electorate within the 18-39 age bracket signals a strategic shift toward prioritizing rational discourse over emotional politics to secure future administrative control.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Politics : Melaka Polls: Adam Adli Urges Young Voters To Make Fact-based Decisions, Not Be Swayed By Sentiment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/politics-melaka-polls-adam-adli-urges-young-voters-to-make-fact-based",
        "published": "2026-11-07T23:21:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}