{
  "id": 19987731,
  "title": "Zahid: Melaka voters chose BN's track record and stability",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/zahid-melaka-voters-chose-bns-track-record-and-stability",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T13:51:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1577848/zahid-melaka-voters-chose-bns-track-record-and-stability"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Keraoh, Melaka, the Melaka voters have opted for Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) due to their proven track record and stability, according to the chairman of BN and Umno president, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The coalition secured an unofficial two-thirds majority win alongside PN, which translates to a projected 24-seat mandate, reflecting the public's confidence in their development agenda. This mandate signifies that the people of Melaka continue to favor the BN and PN's development direction and stability, Zahid told supporters at the Melaka International Trade Centre. The unofficial BN tally revealed that they won 21 out of the 28 state seats, while PN secured three, and Pakatan Harapan (PH) four. The Election Commission is projected to release the official results by midnight. Zahid emphasized that the projected victory should not lead to arrogance, stressing that the mandate comes with a significant responsibility to fulfill the manifesto for all Melakans, regardless of their race, religion, or background.",
  "summary": "AYER KEROH: Melaka voters had chosen a proven track record and stability over campaign rhetoric, Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman and Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Zahid confirms Ab Rauf as Melaka CM after BN-PN supermajority win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/zahid-confirms-ab-rauf-as-melaka-cm-after-bn-pn-supermajority-win",
        "published": "2026-11-14T13:52:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}