{
  "id": 19439439,
  "title": "Melaka polls: Rain or shine, 88-year-old Uncle Wong stands by Noor Helmy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/melaka-polls-rain-or-shine-88-year-old-uncle-wong-stands-by-noor-helmy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T03:30:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1575227/melaka-polls-rain-or-shine-88-year-old-uncle-wong-stands-noor-helmy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka: Despite the rain, 88-year-old Uncle Wong remains committed to campaigning with Barisan Nasional candidate Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem. The two have been acquainted for five years, during which Wong says Helmy has consistently helped him whenever needed. Wong, who visits Helmy's house almost daily, hopes voters will turn out in full force on Nov 14 to cast their ballots. He has been urging friends and acquaintances to vote, reminding them to bring along family members and neighbors. Night market founder Mohamed Noor Maaruf, 80, noted positive changes in the constituency since Helmy's election as Duyong assemblyman, attributing them to his caring representation. The Duyong seat is currently in contention between Noor Helmy and Pakatan Harapan candidate Poo Long Suan, who won the 2021 state election with 4,684 votes.",
  "summary": "MELAKA: Rain and age have done little to dampen the spirit of 88-year-old Vong Fook Hoi, better known as Uncle Wong, who continues to accompany Barisan Nasional candidate Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem on his campaign trail.",
  "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."
}