Adly should be Melaka PH’s poster boy, says Amanah leader

The leader of Amanah, Hayatul Kamil, has urged the Pakatan Harapan (PH) party to select Adly Zahari, the former Melaka chief minister, as their poster boy for the upcoming November 14 polls in the state. Adly served as chief minister in Melaka from May 2018 to March 2020, before his administration fell apart due to the Sheraton Move.

Hayatul highlighted Adly's administrative experience during his tenure as chief minister and his current role as federal deputy defence minister since December 2022 as reasons why he would be a better choice than other PH leaders who may have less experience at the federal level. He also noted that Adly's people-friendly and inclusive approach while in office left a positive impression on the people of Melaka.

By nominating Adly as the PH candidate for chief minister, Hayatul believes it would convey a sense of stability and credibility ahead of the state election. It is crucial for the PH to decide on their poster boy early on to avoid any perceptions of power struggles and to boost voter confidence. Adly, who represented the Bukit Katil state constituency for two terms, was Melaka's chief minister for two years prior to the collapse of his administration due to the Sheraton Move.