{
  "id": 19828969,
  "title": "Anwar urges Melaka voters to reject exploiters of religion, corrupt people",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/anwar-urges-melaka-voters-to-reject-exploiters-of-religion-corrupt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T15:04:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1577102/anwar-urges-melaka-voters-reject-exploiters-religion-corrupt-people"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called upon the people of Melaka to utilize their voting power in the upcoming state election to reject those who exploit religion for political gain and those involved in corruption. In a Facebook post, the Pakatan Harapan chairman emphasized that Melaka voters had the chance to make a powerful statement and serve as an inspiration for those seeking a corruption-free nation. Over the past few days, the world has witnessed the true nature of so-called unity, with individuals stooping to exploit religion by issuing fatwas to support corrupt individuals, demonizing their opponents, and equating voting choices with performing ablution. Anwar stressed that the people of Melaka have an opportunity to send a strong message through the ballot box and reject those who exploit religion and hide behind the guise of championing community interests while glorifying corrupt individuals. He urged the voters to put an end to the tolerance of corruption and vote for Harapan to save Melaka and the country. The 16th Melaka State Election will see 675,166 eligible voters, with a voter turnout target of 70 percent.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the people of Melaka to use their ballots in the state election tomorrow to reject those who exploit religion for political gain, as well as individuals involved in corruption.",
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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."
}