{
  "id": 19987797,
  "title": "Melaka PRN: Zahid announces Ab Rauf as Melaka CM for second term",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/melaka-prn-zahid-announces-ab-rauf-as-melaka-cm-for-second-term",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T13:57:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/129567/zahid-announces-ab-rauf-as-melaka-cm-for-second-term"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, the Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, has appointed Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh as the Chief Minister of Melaka for a second term. This decision comes after the coalition secured a two-thirds majority in the recent state election, demonstrating the people's continued trust in BN and Perikatan Nasional (PN).\n\nZahid made the announcement during his victory speech, emphasizing that the mandate reflects the people's confidence in BN and PN's track record, political stability, and development agenda. He stressed that the coalition must accept this responsibility with gratitude and humility, rather than boasting about their third consecutive electoral success.\n\nThe BN leader highlighted that the mandate carries significant responsibility to fulfill their manifesto promises and deliver the best possible service to all Melakans, regardless of their race, religion, or background. Zahid also noted that the election has once again shown that political cooperation between BN and PN is gaining wider acceptance among voters.\n\nIn his congratulations to Ab Rauf, Zahid urged the people to set aside past differences and work together towards the state's continued development. He expressed hope that the \"blue wave\" would spread nationwide, enabling the people to choose a government capable of driving the country forward.\n\nThe official letter nominating Ab Rauf will be submitted to the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Melaka tonight.",
  "summary": "BARISAN Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh as Melaka Chief Minister for a second term following its two-thirds majority victory in the state election. Zahid said the mandate reflected the pe...",
  "key_points": [
    "Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh appointed as Melaka CM for second term",
    "BN coalition secures two-thirds majority in state election",
    "Zahid emphasizes responsibility and gratitude for mandate"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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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."
}