Abang Akmal antara 15 calon tanding PRN Melaka

The Free Malaysia Today reports that Bersatu has announced it will field 15 candidates in the upcoming PRN Melaka election. Dr. Solehin Saleh, the brother of Umno Youth Chief Dr. Akmal Saleh, will contest the Bemban constituency under the Bersatu banner. Bersatu, as a relatively new party, acknowledges that it has more work to do in introducing itself to voters.

The party plans to have more candidates fielded earlier to allow them to familiarize themselves with the electorate. PRN Melaka is scheduled to take place later in February 2027, although Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh has reportedly said it may be held as early as September. Bersatu made its debut appearance in the PRN Johor race on July 11, where all 15 candidates failed and lost their deposits.

The other Bersatu candidates announced ahead of the PRN Melaka election include N01 Kuala Linggi - Ruzsyahriman Jenal, N06 Rembia - Aman Akil Abdul Talib, N07 Gadek - B Laveen, N08 Machap Jaya - B Prasanth Kumar, N11 Sungai Udang - Ridzuan Abdul Rahman, N13 Paya Rumput - Abdul Rashid Abu Bakar, N14 Kelebang - Yong Jie Yu, N16 Ayer Keroh - Muhaimin Lau Abdullah, N17 Bukit Katil - Aliza Che Amran, N19 Kesidang - Bryan Kek, N20 Kota Laksamana - Ethan Lim, N23 Telok Mas - Hazwan Mustafa, and N26 Serkam - Saffie Yasan.

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