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Melaka state election 2026

BN-PN to retain Ab Rauf as Melaka chief minister: Zahid

The Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional pact, which won 24 out of 28 seats in the polls, will submit the nomination letter to the Yang Dipertua Negeri tonight

Pakatan retains four seats, accepts defeat in Melaka polls: Adly

Melaka PH chief also fails to defend his Bukit Katil seat

Melaka polls: Voting ends at 6pm, with over 70% turnout

Election Commission’s target of 70% turnout achieved, vote counting underway

Young voters hold key to Melaka victory, but no telling who they will vote for: analysts

Observers feel that even if youths are united on common issues like cost of living, affordable housing and good governance, they should not be seen as a single voting block, as those living in and outside the state are influenced by different factors.

Melaka polls is BN-PN’s first major test as Anwar’s Malay support comes under scrutiny

With 28 seats up for grabs, the election will test whether BN and PN can consolidate the Malay vote, whether PH can hold on to its five seats and whether Bersatu's cooperation with Anwar Ibrahim can translate into electoral gains

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Red Bull’s Acosta wins MotoGP Sprint, Ducati Lenovo’s Marquez second

Third on the podium is Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia Racing

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.