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  "id": 2919065,
  "title": "Hadi: Perikatan and BN already in talks for Melaka state election pact",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/hadi-perikatan-and-bn-already-in-talks-for-melaka-state-election-pact-2919065",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T01:37:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/24/hadi-perikatan-and-bn-already-in-talks-for-melaka-state-election-pact/232455"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka — Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, president of PAS, revealed on Thursday that Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN) have commenced negotiations to establish a cooperation pact for the forthcoming Melaka state election. The discussions, initiated three days ago, have made promising initial progress, according to Abdul Hadi, who spoke at a fundraiser dinner. While acknowledging that formal alliance details are still unfolding, Abdul Hadi expressed optimism, drawing inspiration from successful collaborations in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. The timing of the polls remains uncertain, but groundwork for cooperation is underway. PN Chief Whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan echoed similar sentiments, stating that both sides are inching closer to a mutual understanding, though specifics on seat allocation are yet to be finalized. PN chairman and PAS vice-president Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, along with Melaka PAS commissioner Zulkifli Ismail, were present at the event.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Aug 24 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN) have entered negotiations to forge a cooperatio...",
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        "published": "2026-08-23T23:20:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Hadi Awang's cane fetches RM16,500 at auction for PRN Melaka",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/hadi-awangs-cane-fetches-rm16-500-at-auction-for-prn-melaka",
        "published": "2026-08-24T00:50:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Hadi's walking stick fetches RM16,500 at Pas fundraiser",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/hadis-walking-stick-fetches-rm16-500-at-pas-fundraiser",
        "published": "2026-08-24T01:13:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Hadi: Perikatan and BN already in talks for Melaka state election pact",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/hadi-perikatan-and-bn-already-in-talks-for-melaka-state-election-pact",
        "published": "2026-08-24T01:37:45.000Z"
      }
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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."
}