Melaka polls: 79 candidates enter state battle
Campaigning has officially begun for the Melaka state election in Malaysia, with 79 candidates competing for 28 seats. The election serves as a critical test for shifting political alliances between major coalitions like Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan.
Why it matters
The results will indicate voter sentiment toward new political partnerships and the stability of Malaysia's current governing coalitions.
UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaking to Parti Islam Se Malaysia (PAS) president Hadi Awang at Bukit Katil in Melaka on Oct 31.
Listen Summarise 中文 Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh faces straight fight in Tanjung Bidara, a BN stronghold he narrowly retained by 364 votes in 2021 PH is fielding the most candidates at 24, followed by BN with 23 and Bersama 16 Only 14 of the 79 candidates are women, with most contenders aged between 40 and 49 AI generated
KUALA LUMPUR – Campaigning for the Melaka state election kicked off following Nomination Day on Oct 31, with 79 candidates vying for 28 seats.
The Nov 14 election features six four-cornered contests, 11 three-cornered fights and 11 straight fights. Several of them will pit ruling coalitions Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) directly against each other.
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