{
  "id": 20164355,
  "title": "BN to skip Sarawak state polls under Umno-PBB understanding, says Zahid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/bn-to-skip-sarawak-state-polls-under-umno-pbb-understanding-says-zahid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T11:00:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/15/bn-to-skip-sarawak-state-polls-under-umno-pbb-understanding-says-zahid/243400"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — The Barisan Nasional (BN) party has decided not to contest any seats in the upcoming 13th Sarawak state election, according to its chairman, Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. This decision aligns with an agreement between the Umno and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) parties in Sarawak, as confirmed by Dr Zahid, who is also the president of Umno. Speaking to reporters at a People’s Progressive Party (PPP) event, Dr Zahid emphasized that BN does not plan to participate in any state-level elections in Sarawak. The Election Commission has scheduled the polling day for December 12, with nominations to be submitted on November 28. The Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, has the authority to dissolve Parliament, according to Dr Zahid, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister. Regarding the political crisis in Negeri Sembilan, Dr Zahid stated that efforts will be made to resolve the situation as quickly as possible, ensuring that the state administration runs smoothly and adheres to the state constitution.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will not contest any seats in the 13th Sarawak state election, its ch...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Sarawak polls: GPS to unveil 82 candidates on Nov 25",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/sarawak-polls-gps-to-unveil-82-candidates-on-nov-25",
        "published": "2026-11-15T05:54:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "GPS to announce candidates for Sarawak polls on Nov 25, says Abang Jo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/gps-to-announce-candidates-for-sarawak-polls-on-nov-25-says-abang-jo",
        "published": "2026-11-15T08:01:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Zahid confirms BN will sit out Sarawak polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/zahid-confirms-bn-will-sit-out-sarawak-polls",
        "published": "2026-11-15T09:34:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}