{
  "id": 20150901,
  "title": "Zahid congratulates Rauf on his appointment as Melaka CM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/zahid-congratulates-rauf-on-his-appointment-as-melaka-cm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T08:51:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1578395/zahid-congratulates-rauf-his-appointment-melaka-cm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh for being appointed as Melaka's chief minister for a second term. Dr Zahid emphasized the importance of the trust placed in Rauf by the people, stating that he carries a significant responsibility to continue the state's progress and ensure development initiatives benefit the people of Melaka. The BN chairman expressed his confidence that Rauf's experience and leadership will lead to further opportunities for the people in the state. In a Facebook post, Dr Zahid prayed for Allah SWT's wisdom and guidance for Rauf as he accepts this trust. Earlier, Rauf took his oath of office before the Yang Di Pertua Negeri, Tun Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam, at the Main Hall of the Office of the Yang Di Pertua Negeri on Jalan Seri Negeri in Ayer Keroh. In the 16th Melaka state election, Rauf defended his Tanjung Bidara state seat against Pakatan Harapan candidate Yunazri Mustamiri, winning by a margin of 8,615 votes. The BN-PN coalition secured a two-thirds majority to form the state government, winning 21 seats, while PH won four seats.",
  "summary": "MELAKA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has congratulated Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh on his appointment as the chief minister of Melaka for a second term.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Ab Rauf Sworn In As Melaka Chief Minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/general-ab-rauf-sworn-in-as-melaka-chief-minister",
        "published": "2026-11-15T03:18:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Ab Rauf is back: Umno man sworn in for a second term as Melaka chief minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/ab-rauf-is-back-umno-man-sworn-in-for-a-second-term-as-melaka-chief",
        "published": "2026-11-15T05:27:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}