Ab Rauf: BN to announce Melaka candidates on Oct 28

Caretaker Melaka Chief Minister and state Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh stated that the coalition will announce its candidates on Oct 28. Speaking at the launch of the BN Tangga Batu parliamentary constituency election machinery, Ab Rauf said the selected candidates will carry the struggle of UMNO and BN as the coalition aims to win.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) is expected to announce its candidates on Oct 24, according to Malay Mail. Coalition election strategy director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said candidate selection is in its final stages and the coalition intends to field individuals with relevant experience and community service records. He noted that newcomers may be given opportunities in some constituencies where traditional support is weaker as part of a long-term plan for PKR and the wider coalition.

Regarding seat allocations, Malay Mail reports that PKR has confirmed it will contest nine seats, though party secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh said PH would contest more seats overall if PKR's allocation remains at that number. Amirudin also mentioned that potential cooperation with Bersatu has not been finalised. The Melaka state election is set for November 14.

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