{
  "id": 19185017,
  "title": "Melaka polls: BN, PN target 60 per cent voter support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/melaka-polls-bn-pn-target-60-per-cent-voter-support",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T16:57:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1574260/melaka-polls-bn-pn-target-60-cent-voter-support"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the run-up to the Melaka state election, Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) are aiming for 60 per cent voter support through collaboration between the two coalitions. This target is based on the percentage of votes each party secured in the 15th General Election (GE15), which saw BN at 29 per cent and PN at 31 per cent. Despite BN's lowest support in GE15, the combined votes of both coalitions could potentially give them an advantage, as 29 plus 31 equals 60 per cent. Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan expressed this hope, stating that BN and PN must strengthen their cooperation through more joint activities during the campaign period. He urged both parties to collaborate more, particularly involving Umno division chiefs and Pas chiefs, as well as Umno branch chiefs and Pas branch leaders. A mega ceramah, featuring top BN and PN leaders, has been scheduled at the Melaka International Trade Centre to strengthen their cooperation ahead of polling day.",
  "summary": "ALOR GAJAH: Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional are targeting 60 per cent voter support in the Melaka state election through cooperation between the two coalitions.",
  "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."
}