{
  "id": 8419735,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T08:49:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1536135/melaka-ph-bersatu-talks-form-ph-plus-state-election"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka's State Pakatan Harapan is in discussions with Bersatu and other parties to form a PH Plus coalition for the upcoming state election, according to Adly Zahari, the Melaka PH chairman. The negotiations are based on decisions made at a meeting of the PH Presidential Council and any cooperation will only be announced after the process is completed, Adly told a press conference following the launch of Amanah's election machinery in Duyong. Amanah president Mohamad Sabu, who also serves as agriculture and food security minister, and Amanah deputy president Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa were present at the conference. Adly, who is also Deputy Defence Minister, confirmed that the distribution of seats within PH among PKR, Amanah, and DAP has been finalized, with Amanah set to contest eight state seats in Melaka, including Bukit Katil, Durian Tunggal, Telok Mas, and Merlimau. When asked about the possibility of collaborating with Barisan Nasional, Adly stated that no negotiations have been held with that party thus far.",
  "summary": "MELAKA: State Pakatan Harapan is finalising negotiations with parties that share similar aspirations, including Bersatu, to form a PH Plus collaboration to contest the Melaka election.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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",
        "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"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}