Talks on PH candidates for Melaka polls more than 95% complete, says Fahmi

The discussions on the list of candidates for the upcoming Melaka state election under Pakatan Harapan (PH) are more than 95% complete, according to Fahmi Fadzil, the PH communications director and communications minister. The candidate announcement is scheduled for October 24, with the venue yet to be confirmed. The discussions on the candidates list started at the PH component-party level, and each party contesting a particular seat could engage in talks with other parties if deemed necessary. The final decision on any seat allocation would be made by the PH presidential council.

The original scheduled date for the candidate announcement, October 18, has been postponed at the request of the Melaka PH leadership. The change was not due to any permit issues or problems with the event venue. Instead, it was done at the request of several leaders, including PH colleagues in Melaka. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the PH chairman, is expected to attend the event on October 24.

The Election Commission has set November 14 as the polling day for the Melaka polls. Nominations will be held on October 31, and early voting will be conducted on November 10.