{
  "id": 19523427,
  "title": "Chinese voters in Melaka returning to BN’s fold, says Zahid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/chinese-voters-in-melaka-returning-to-bns-fold-says-zahid-19523427",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-11T15:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/11/11/chinese-voters-in-melaka-returning-to-bn-s-fold-says-zahid"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has stated that the Chinese community in Melaka is returning to the coalition's side for the upcoming state election. The BN claims this shift is due to an independent study showing a change in support among non-Malay voters, particularly the Chinese. Zahid expressed hope that the Chinese will back their candidates as there are no major issues affecting them. He commended Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh for his inclusive approach towards the state's diverse community, describing him as \"colour-blind.\" Zahid hopes that the Chinese voters will grant Ab Rauf and BN candidates the mandate to continue governing Melaka. The non-Malay population makes up 37% of Melaka's 687,697 registered voters.",
  "summary": "The BN chairman says a recent study has shown that support among the non-Malay community has swung in the coalition’s favour.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}