{
  "id": 19146227,
  "title": "PN, Pas insist 'Muafakat Melaka' pact with BN is built to last",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/pn-pas-insist-muafakat-melaka-pact-with-bn-is-built-to-last",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T11:01:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1574120/pn-pas-insist-muafakat-melaka-pact-bn-built-last"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka: Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Pas leaders have defended their electoral alliance with Barisan Nasional (BN), countering accusations that the partnership is unstable or lopsided. Passing comment on Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu's assertion that previous ties between Umno and Pas never endured beyond three years, Melaka Pas chairman Zulkifli Ismail stated that such opinions originate from those unwilling to witness this unity succeed. Those directly involved in the ground-level preparations, Zulkifli noted, are not charting a three-year course; they aim for a lasting partnership. He also dismissed claims suggesting Umno was playing both sides, branding those assertions as unjust attacks designed to gain political advantage. As the campaign nears its conclusion, Zulkifli emphasized the coalition's focus on rallies in all 28 Melaka state constituencies, concluding with a prayer session and a final rally prior to voting day. Tangga Batu MP and PN Melaka election director Bakri Jamaluddin also rejected the notion that PN was being marginalized by BN under the Muafakat Melaka banner. He stressed that cooperation entails compromise, not subjugation. The pair have jointly drafted a manifesto addressing six key issues and 113 initiatives, including strategies for employment and investment generation in Melaka over the first 100 days, a year, and five years, with a focus on long-term stability. PN Bemban candidate Dr Mohd Yadzil Yaakub affirmed that camaraderie among party members transcends party affiliations, rooted in genuine intent and righteousness. This mutual trust and dedication enable seamless collaboration, he added, asserting that the team would continue to exert effort until the election concludes.",
  "summary": "MELAKA: Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Pas leaders have defended their electoral cooperation with Barisan Nasional (BN), dismissing criticism that the partnership is fragile or one-sided.",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}