Melaka polls: PKR to field experienced, young and women candidates, says Amirudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is set to determine its strategy for the Melaka state election in the coming week, with candidate selection nearing completion, said coalition election strategy director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. PH aims to field candidates with community service records and relevant experience, while also providing opportunities to newcomers in constituencies where their traditional support is weaker.

Amirudin mentioned that this approach could aid in building a long-term plan for PKR and the broader coalition. He also hinted at potential cooperation with Bersatu, although the matter is yet to be finalized and a decision will be announced soon. PKR has already confirmed that it will contest nine seats in Melaka. Party secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh stated that PH would contest more seats overall if PKR's allocation remains at nine.

The Melaka state election is scheduled for November 14, with nominations due on October 31 and early voting on November 10. In the 2021 Melaka state election, Barisan Nasional won 21 out of the 28 seats, PH secured five, and Perikatan Nasional claimed two.