Adam Adli: PH still reviewing candidates for Melaka polls

Melaka DAP chief Khoo Poay Tiong revealed that the state's chapters of Pakatan Harapan (PH), People's Justice Party (PKR), and Amanah have decided to contest the upcoming Melaka election independently. No electoral pact will be formed with Bersatu or other coalitions, according to Khoo, who is also the deputy chairman of PH in Melaka.

The decision was made at the state level, and any objections from the component parties' leaders are considered their personal views. Khoo plans to discuss Melaka PH's stance with the central leadership to gather feedback. This move comes as PH leaders express differing opinions on possible cooperation with other parties. While Amanah communications director Khalid Samad had previously stated that PH is open to working with any party except Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional, Melaka Amanah chief Ashraf Mukhlis Minghat and PH election director Amirudin Shari have since contradicted this statement.

Speculation exists that PH might consider collaborating with Bersatu, particularly following state chapter leaders' dinner last month. Melaka is set to hold elections on November 14, with nominations due on October 31 and early voting scheduled for November 10. Thirty-eight seats are up for grabs in Melaka, where the Barisan Nasional (BN) previously held power after winning 21 of the 28 seats in the 2021 state election. PH secured five seats, while PN claimed two.