{
  "id": 19102847,
  "title": "Ex-Melaka CM boosts BN candidate's campaign in Lendu, says Tok Mat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/ex-melaka-cm-boosts-bn-candidates-campaign-in-lendu-says-tok-mat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T05:35:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1573878/ex-melaka-cm-boosts-bn-candidates-campaign-lendu-says-tok-mat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Lendu assemblyman Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali has bolstered the Barisan Nasional candidate's campaign in the Melaka election, according to Tok Mat, the deputy chairman of the BN. Sulaiman, who is not contesting the seat himself, has been actively supporting Abdul Hakim Abdul Wahid, the BN candidate, since the campaign began. He has been meeting supporters and voters in the constituency, dismissing concerns that voters might be unhappy with his absence from the ballot. Instead, Sulaiman's presence in the campaign is seen as a strength for the BN party. BN deputy chairman Mohamad Hasan also highlighted that traditional campaigning methods, such as distributing paper slips with polling station details, are still crucial in rural areas. Despite the rise of digital platforms, these personal interactions allow campaign workers to connect with voters and understand their response to the party's stance and policies. This year's Melaka election will see Abdul Hakim face Bersatu candidate Nazri Ramli in a tight contest for the Lendu seat, which Sulaiman won for BN in 2021.",
  "summary": "news@nst.com.my",
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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."
}