{
  "id": 5965324,
  "title": "[UPDATED] Zahid says \"blue wave\" will recur in upcoming Melaka polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/updated-zahid-says-blue-wave-will-recur-in-upcoming-melaka-polls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T10:26:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1527000/updated-zahid-says-blue-wave-will-recur-upcoming-melaka-polls"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The post Melaka Youth Carnival X Jom Heboh, hosted by Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, suggested that the blue wave political phenomenon could reoccur in the upcoming Melaka elections. The blue wave, previously achieved in Johor and Negri Sembilan polls, might also manifest in Melaka due to the support of young people and the overall electorate. Zahid, who is the BN chairman and Umno president, urged Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh to negotiate a coalition that would secure victory for BN and maintain their strength. He emphasized the need to prioritize the interests of Melaka residents and urged Ab Rauf to dissolve the state assembly quickly to meet the expectations of the youth. Zahid also addressed potential political pacts, stating that he would make the best decision for Melaka.",
  "summary": "AYER KEROH: The “blue wave” phenomenon, intensified by the political understanding between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional that previously swept the Johor and Negri Sembilan polls, could be repeated in the upcoming Melaka election, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Zahid tells parties to park PM talk, focus on Melaka polls instead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/zahid-tells-parties-to-park-pm-talk-focus-on-melaka-polls-instead",
        "published": "2026-09-06T07:07:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Zahid says \"blue wave\" will recur in upcoming Melaka polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/zahid-says-blue-wave-will-recur-in-upcoming-melaka-polls",
        "published": "2026-09-06T10:26:15.000Z"
      }
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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."
}