{
  "id": 19627663,
  "title": "Melaka polls: Pakatan pledges to abolish seven appointed assemblymen seats if elected",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/melaka-polls-pakatan-pledges-to-abolish-seven-appointed-assemblymen-19627663",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T08:39:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/12/melaka-polls-pakatan-pledges-to-abolish-seven-appointed-assemblymen-seats-if-elected/242987"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka, November 12 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has announced its intention to abolish seven appointed assemblymen seats in Melaka if it secures the mandate to govern the state in the upcoming 16th Melaka election. The proposed action would result in savings that could be directed towards supporting young homeowners and promoting entrepreneurial initiatives among the younger generation, as outlined in PH's Aspirasi Melaka Rumah Kita manifesto.\n\nPH chairman Adly Zahari disclosed that the provision for appointing seven assembly members was enacted by the State Legislative Assembly under the prior Barisan Nasional administration. Should the residents of Melaka grant PH the mandate, Adly affirmed that the party would proceed to remove these appointed seats. Addressing a press conference at PH's operations center in Bukit Baru, Adly emphasized PH's commitment to reopening the Chief Minister's official residence at Seri Bendahara for regular meet-and-greet sessions with the public, a practice he initiated during PH's tenure in 2018. These sessions, held every Friday, provided an avenue for residents to directly communicate with state leaders and seek resolutions to their concerns.\n\nAdly, serving as PH's candidate for the Bukit Katil state seat, appealed to voters to cast their ballots in support of the coalition's candidates across the 24 state seats under contestation. He urged the electorate to give PH the opportunity to prove its capacity to represent constituents, tackle local issues, and execute its campaign promises. \"Your vote is a trust we will not squander,\" he implored.\n\nThe PH leader also reminded Melaka voters residing outside the state to plan their return journeys ahead of the scheduled polling day, Saturday. He advised local voters to cast their ballots in the morning, given the likelihood of rain in the afternoon. For the most recent updates on the state elections, readers are directed to https://election.bernama.com/prn/melaka/2026/.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Nov 12 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has pledged to repeal the state legislation allowing the appointment of seve...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "PH turns to social media blitz in final push for Melaka polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/ph-turns-to-social-media-blitz-in-final-push-for-melaka-polls",
        "published": "2026-11-12T05:40:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "PH steps up social media campaign in final stretch of Melaka polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/ph-steps-up-social-media-campaign-in-final-stretch-of-melaka-polls",
        "published": "2026-11-12T07:01:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}