Melaka polls: PKR’s seven new faces must earn voters’ trust, says Adam Adli

Melaka PKR, an opposition party in Malaysia, has announced its lineup for the upcoming state election, with seven new candidates joining the nine candidates vying for seats. PKR's acting chairman, Adam Adli Abd Halim, emphasized the need for the party to convince voters of the principles and reform agenda it is promoting at the federal level in order to gain acceptance in Melaka.

Adli stressed that winning the contested seats depends not only on the candidates' personal appeal but also on their relationships with the community, their campaign machinery, and the agenda they are offering. He urged candidates to ensure their messages reach the people throughout the campaign period, prioritizing the interests of the community and voters.

Speaking at the Madani Kita programme held at the Sungai Putat People's Housing Project (PPR) multipurpose hall in Batu Berendam, Adli, a member of the party's Central Leadership Council, also highlighted the importance of demonstrating a commitment to good governance and upholding high standards of conduct and personal integrity.

The seven new PKR candidates are Mohd Yunazri Mustamiri, Mohd Khuzairie Mohd Kamal Kannan, P Denesh, Datuk Azman Abidin, Muhammad Hakimin Mokhtar, Esma Eazreen Husin, and Muhammad Faiq Azman. Previously, Farzana Hayani Mohd Nasir and Datuk Ginie Lim Siew Lin have had election experience. This announcement comes after Prime Minister and Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed the coalition's 21 candidates for the state election, which include nine from PKR, seven from DAP, and five from Amanah.