{
  "id": 8412707,
  "title": "PH, Bersatu in talks for ‘PH Plus’ alliance in Melaka polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/ph-bersatu-in-talks-for-ph-plus-alliance-in-melaka-polls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T06:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/19/ph-bersatu-in-talks-for-ph-plus-alliance-in-melaka-polls"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MELAKA: The ruling coalition Pakatan Harapan is in talks with Bersatu to form a 'PH Plus' alliance ahead of the Melaka election, a statement from the party's Melaka chapter revealed today. The talks, which are based on decisions made during a PH presidential council meeting, aim to unite parties with similar aspirations. According to Melaka PH chairman Adly Zahari, negotiations are ongoing and any potential collaboration with Bersatu or other parties will only be announced post negotiation. Adly, who is also an Amanah vice-president, confirmed that the distribution of seats within PH for the upcoming polls has been finalized. Eight seats are allocated to Amanah, which includes Bukit Katil, Durian Tunggal, Telok Mas and Merlimau. When asked about the possibility of a collaboration with Barisan Nasional, Adly confirmed that no such discussions have taken place with the coalition thus far.",
  "summary": "Melaka PH chairman says negotiations are being held based on decisions made by the coalition's presidential council.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "PH, Bersatu in talks for ‘PH Plus’ alliance in Melaka polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/ph-bersatu-in-talks-for-ph-plus-alliance-in-melaka-polls-8413176",
        "published": "2026-09-19T06:55:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "PH Melaka, Bersatu in talks for wider election pact",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/ph-melaka-bersatu-in-talks-for-wider-election-pact",
        "published": "2026-09-19T07:44:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Melaka PH, Bersatu in talks to form 'PH Plus' for state election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/melaka-ph-bersatu-in-talks-to-form-ph-plus-for-state-election",
        "published": "2026-09-19T08:49:58.000Z"
      }
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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."
}