{
  "id": 19987263,
  "title": "Another wipeout for Bersama on a stronger showing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/another-wipeout-for-bersama-on-a-stronger-showing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T13:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/11/14/another-wipeout-for-bersama-on-a-stronger-showing"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bersama, a PKR splinter party, struggled once again in the recent Melaka state election, failing to secure any seats as all 16 of its candidates came up short. Despite this, the party managed to garner over 3,000 votes in Bemban, placing them second to Perikatan Nasional's Dr Yadzil Yaakub, according to unofficial results. To keep their election deposit, candidates must secure at least 12.5% of the votes cast.\n\nBersama, which fielded doctors, lawyers, and entrepreneurs in their contest, targeted urban and suburban constituencies in an attempt to offer an alternative to traditional Pakatan Harapan supporters. The party clashed with the PH in 14 seats, including all five seats the coalition won in the 2021 elections: Ayer Keroh, Bukit Katil, Kesidang, Kota Laksamana, and Bandar Hilir.\n\nBersama had set a modest goal for the Melaka polls, aiming to boost their vote share to 12% compared to the 6% they achieved in Johor. However, the party's efforts in Melaka were largely unsuccessful, with Perikatan Nasional poised to win in most contested areas, including Bukit Katil, which the PH is set to lose. Despite their limited success, Bersama plans to contest up to 20 parliamentary seats in the upcoming general election, scheduled to take place by early 2028.",
  "summary": "The PKR splinter party suffered its second major election defeat after the Johor polls in July, but avoided losing all its 16 deposits.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "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."
}