{
  "id": 19987728,
  "title": "Melaka polls: BN-PN nominate Ab Rauf as CM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/melaka-polls-bn-pn-nominate-ab-rauf-as-cm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T13:56:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1577855/melaka-polls-bn-pn-nominate-ab-rauf-cm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka's Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional have nominated Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh for a second term as Chief Minister after winning 24 of the 28 state seats. The coalition's chairman, Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, announced the decision, stating that the letter of nomination would be submitted to Melaka's Governor, Tun Mohd Ali Rustam. Zahid emphasized that the 24-seat majority represents over two-thirds of the total, granting the coalition the authority to form the state government and continue under Ab Rauf's leadership. He highlighted the victory as a reflection of voters' support for the coalition's achievements in administration, political stability, and development direction. Zahid attributed the win to the \"blue wave\" momentum that originated in Johor and grew stronger in Melaka, stating that the coalition's strategic cooperation would be reinforced to ensure a stable, unified, and credible government.",
  "summary": "AYER KEROH: Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh has been nominated for a second term as Melaka Chief Minister following Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional's victory in 24 of the 28 state seats.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Kian Ming sees BN-PN winning more than 20 Melaka seats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/kian-ming-sees-bn-pn-winning-more-than-20-melaka-seats",
        "published": "2026-11-13T11:24:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}