{
  "id": 8854386,
  "title": "Rauf: BN open to alliances for Melaka polls, but don’t negotiate on social media",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/rauf-bn-open-to-alliances-for-melaka-polls-but-dont-negotiate-on-8854386",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T05:27:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/21/rauf-bn-open-to-alliances-for-melaka-polls-but-dont-negotiate-on-social-media/235966"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malacca's Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, has expressed openness to potential alliances with other parties in the upcoming state elections, but cautioned against negotiations taking place on social media platforms. Rauf emphasized that formal discussions would be held at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTC KL), rather than via online channels. The BN leader clarified that while the coalition is receptive to suggestions on how to become a strategic partner, any collaboration would ultimately be decided through official channels. The last state election saw BN secure 21 out of 28 seats in the state assembly, with the People's Alliance (PH) holding five seats and Perikatan Nasional (PN) with two. The present term of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly concludes on December 30.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Sept 21 — Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has advised parties interested in...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Rauf: BN open to alliances for Melaka polls, but don’t negotiate on social media",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/rauf-bn-open-to-alliances-for-melaka-polls-but-dont-negotiate-on",
        "published": "2026-09-21T05:27:46.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "PRN Melaka: Rauf ingatkan jangan runding kerjasama di media sosial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/prn-melaka-rauf-ingatkan-jangan-runding-kerjasama-di-media-sosial",
        "published": "2026-09-21T05:49:49.000Z"
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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."
}