{
  "id": 19890293,
  "title": "Melaka election: Police record 34 reports, open 25 investigation papers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/melaka-election-police-record-34-reports-open-25-investigation-papers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T00:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/129522/melaka-election-police-record-34-reports-open-25-investigation-papers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka police have recorded 34 reports and initiated 25 investigations related to the 16th Melaka State Election, according to Superintendent Muhammad Zaki Ramat. The investigations, which began following the nomination day on October 31, encompass a range of alleged offenses, with 92 percent of the total cases being referred to the relevant authorities. Of the 25 investigation papers, 23 have been forwarded for further examination, while two remain under active investigation. The offenses include criminal intimidation, sedition, and election-related crimes, as well as violations of Section 506 of the Penal Code, Section 10 of the Election Offences Act 1954, and Section 4 of the Sedition Act.",
  "summary": "POLICE in Melaka have opened 25 investigation papers into alleged offences linked to the 16th Melaka State Election, following 34 reports received since nomination day on Oct 31. Melaka police spokesman Superintendent Muhammad Zaki Ramat said 23 inve...",
  "key_points": [
    "Police recorded 34 reports and opened 25 investigations for the 16th Melaka State Election.",
    "92 percent of the cases were referred to relevant authorities.",
    "Two investigations remain active, while 23 have been forwarded for further examination."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}