{
  "id": 35500,
  "title": "Boleh runding, tak semestinya berakhir dengan janji, kata Ab Rauf",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/boleh-runding-tak-semestinya-berakhir-dengan-janji-kata-ab-rauf",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T07:01:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/02/boleh-runding-tak-semestinya-berakhir-dengan-janji-kata-ab-rauf"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Umno Melaka Chief Ab Rauf Yusoh opened his arms wide for any potential discussants as the PRN Melaka election approaches. (Photo from Facebook) In an interview with Bernama, the Barisan Nasional (BN) leader expressed his willingness to collaborate with any party for the upcoming PRN Melaka under the BN Plus formula. Ab Rauf, who is also the Chief of Umno in the state, stated that anyone can come forward for discussions, but meaningful discussions are not necessarily bound to an agreement or consensus. The focus should be on the strengths of each party. He emphasized that there is no fixed binding agreement yet, but he is open to anyone who wishes to discuss. On Saturday, BN leader Zahid Hamidi was reportedly informed that a successful partnership between BN and Perikatan Nasional (PN) to form the Selangor state government is expected to carry forward the momentum of their victory in the PRN Melaka. Ab Rauf also praised Adun Juasseh Ismail Lasim for his selection as the new Menteri Besar of Selangor. He expressed his hope that Ismail would perform his duties and provide the best service as promised in his manifesto. In the PRN, BN secured 18 DUN seats, PH with 11 seats, and PN with seven seats. The Selangor state government was formed through the cooperation between BN and PN.",
  "summary": "Free Malaysia Today reports that Barisan Nasional (BN) deputy leader and Umno state chief Ab Rauf Yusoh has opened his doors to any party interested in engaging ahead of the Penilaian Rundingan Nasional (PRN) in Melaka. Ab Rauf, who also leads Umno in the state, stated that his door is open to anyone seeking to hold discussions, emphasizing that runding does not necessarily have to culminate in an agreement or consensus. Instead, it is about leveraging each party's strengths. He clarified that there is no binding commitment to any specific alliance that has not yet been formally established as a permanent coalition, but he remains open to anyone willing to discuss with him. Meanwhile, BN leader Zahid Hamidi had earlier been quoted saying that a successful BN-Perikatan Nasional (PN) collaboration in forming the Selangor state government is expected to provide momentum for the BN's victory in the upcoming PRN in Melaka. Ab Rauf also congratulated Adun Juasseh Ismail Lasim on his appointment as the new Chief Minister of Selangor, expressing hope that Ismail will fulfill his responsibilities and provide the best services as promised in his manifesto. In the PRN, BN secured 18 parliamentary seats, PH won 11, and PN took seven.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ab Rauf Yusoh, Umno Melaka Chief, open to collaborations for PRN Melaka",
    "BN leader Zahid Hamidi informed of BN-PN partnership for Selangor government",
    "BN secured 18 DUN seats, PH 11, PN 7 in PRN Melaka"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}