{
  "id": 19829391,
  "title": "Reject the corrupt and those who exploit religion, says Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/reject-the-corrupt-and-those-who-exploit-religion-says-anwar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T15:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/11/13/reject-the-corrupt-and-those-who-exploit-religion-says-anwar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim has called on Melaka voters to reject corrupt individuals and those who exploit religion in the upcoming state election, according to a Facebook post. Anwar criticized those who issue fatwas legitimising support for corrupt individuals, demonise their opponents, and equate voting choices with performing ablution. He urged the people of Melaka to use their ballots to send a strong message against corruption and religious exploitation, stating that this could become a beacon of hope for those seeking a corruption-free country. Anwar emphasized that silent tolerance of corruption has damaged the nation for too long and must be addressed through voting choices. With 675,166 eligible voters, the election is expected to see a voter turnout of around 70%.",
  "summary": "The Pakatan Harapan chairman said Melaka voters had an opportunity to send a strong message and become a beacon of hope for those who wanted to see the country free of corruption.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}