{
  "id": 360241,
  "title": "Melaka PH open to political cooperation, eyes more state seats - Adly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/melaka-ph-open-to-political-cooperation-eyes-more-state-seats-adly",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T07:35:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1507529/melaka-ph-open-political-cooperation-eyes-more-state-seats-adly"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka's Pakatan Harapan (PH) is open to discussions with any party for the forthcoming state election, according to its chairman, Adly Zahari. The specifics of the cooperation and the number of seats they plan to contest are still under review, with two meetings held so far to evaluate the coalition's prospects. PH is seeking to increase the number of state legislative assembly seats they previously won, from the current five out of 28 total seats. Assessments are being made based on PH's performance in the three parliamentary constituencies they won, Alor Gajah, Kota Melaka, and Hang Tuah Jaya, as well as potential areas like Tangga Batu, Masjid Tanah, and Jasin. Officially, formal negotiations with the Barisan Nasional (BN) have not yet taken place, but communication and discussions are ongoing. Individual PKR state leaders are working to resolve matters with BN representatives, but PH state assemblymen are currently focused on fulfilling their duties to the public, avoiding excessive political rhetoric that could disrupt social consensus and unity.",
  "summary": "MELAKA: Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) is open to negotiations with any party for the upcoming Melaka state election, said its chairman Adly Zahari.",
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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."
}