Malaysia’s Anwar faces political reckoning in Melaka as state calls for poll
Melaka on Wednesday officially called for a state election – the latest test for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government, which is already facing an internal feud and growing public frustration over failed reforms. The state assembly was dissolved effective from Wednesday following an official notification sent to the country’s Election Commission the previous day by Ibrahim Durum,…
As Melaka gears up for its upcoming state election, several key constituencies are under intense scrutiny due to their narrow margins in the previous 2021 poll. Out of the 28 state seats, nearly half saw fierce competition, with 13 contests decided by fewer than 1,000 votes. Here are eight crucial battleground seats that are expected to see intense competition in the forthcoming election.
1. PENGKALAN BATU (N15) - The 2021 majority was just 131 votes, secured by the BN (Umno) party. This semi-urban constituency features a mixed demographic and is highly sensitive to shifts in voter turnout.
2. DUYONG (N21) - In 2021, this seat saw a 200-vote majority for the BN (Umno) party. It was previously held by the DAP before flipping to Umno in 2021, making it a primary swing seat in the state.
3. TANJUNG BIDARA (N02) - The 2021 majority of 364 votes was contested between BN (Umno) and Perikatan Nasional. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh had previously contested this tight race for Umno.
4. BEMBAN (N24) - With a 328-vote majority in 2021, this seat was won outright by Perikatan Nasional (PN). It is one of two seats won by PN in the 2021 election and serves as a benchmark for PN s ground strength in Jasin.
5 & 6. GADEK (N07) & DURIAN TUNGGAL (N09) - Both seats had a 559-vote majority in 2021, securing victories for BN (MIC and Umno). These multi-racial seats flipped to BN in 2021 due to a split opposition vote.
7. PAYA RUMPUT (N13) - This rapidly growing suburban constituency saw a 629-vote majority for the BN (Umno) party in 2021. It has a high concentration of young voters and new housing developments.
8. SUNGAI UDANG (N11) - With a 530-vote majority, this constituency saw PN (Bersatu) pull off a surprise win in 2021. The area is notable for housing a high percentage of military and security personnel, historically a traditional BN stronghold.
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