{
  "id": 19095766,
  "title": "'In government but behaving like the opposition', Tok Mat tells off BN rivals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/in-government-but-behaving-like-the-opposition-tok-mat-tells-off-bn",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T05:07:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1573854/government-behaving-opposition-tok-mat-tells-bn-rivals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, the deputy chairman of Barisan Nasional (BN), has expressed frustration with his own party members for continuing to act like opposition groups despite being part of the federal unity government. During a meet-and-greet session in Masjid Tanah, Mohamad criticized the coalition's approach during the Melaka election campaign, where they were criticized for behaving like opposition parties. He urged all parties to adopt a civil approach, emphasizing that their goal should be to present the benefits they can offer the people, rather than criticizing other parties. Mohamad also warned against misleading narratives, stating that party machinery should focus on explaining the facts to ensure voters and the public receive accurate information. He urged political parties to adopt a more civil approach and avoid hostile campaigning, as the Melaka election contest should not undermine cooperation among parties in the unity government at the federal level.",
  "summary": "MASJID TANAH: Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has taken parties campaigning against Barisan Nasional (BN) to task for continuing to behave like opposition groups despite being part of the federal unity government.",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy BN chairman criticizes party members for opposition-like behavior",
    "Urges civil approach, focusing on presenting benefits to people",
    "Warns against misleading narratives, emphasizes accurate information"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Internal friction within the coalition threatens federal stability as party members prioritize aggressive campaigning over the collaborative spirit required to maintain the unity government's core objectives.",
  "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."
}