{
  "id": 20150905,
  "title": "Melaka focuses efforts on strengthening state economy - Rauf",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/melaka-focuses-efforts-on-strengthening-state-economy-rauf",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T08:41:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1578387/melaka-focuses-efforts-strengthening-state-economy-rauf"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka's government will prioritize bolstering the state's economy, drawing in investments, and swift execution of key development initiatives, while simultaneously enhancing the handling of public grievances, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. The chief minister emphasized that all state development projects will be carried out methodically to guarantee that citizens reap the benefits. Rauf expressed his commitment to preventing delays in showcasing the outcomes of state development, stressing that a mandated government must promptly commence work for the public. He stated this at a press conference following his swearing-in as Melaka's chief minister for a second term at Seri Negeri.\n\nRegarding the selection of state executive council members, Rauf did not disclose an exact timeline, stating that the inclusion of representatives from Perikatan Nasional (PN) remains under deliberation. In the recent 16th Melaka state election, the coalition between Barisan Nasional (BN) and PN secured 24 seats in the state legislative assembly, while Pakatan Harapan (PH) claimed the remaining four seats.",
  "summary": "MELAKA: The Melaka government will focus on strengthening the state’s economy, attracting investments and expediting the implementation of strategic development projects, while also improving the management of public complaints.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "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."
}