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Melaka state polls: PKR’s 30pc women candidates offer voters a more inclusive choice, says Fadhlina

NIBONG TEBAL, Oct 25 — PKR’s move to field 30 per cent women candidates in the Melaka state election is part...

Melaka state polls: PKR’s 30pc women candidates offer voters a more inclusive choice, says Fadhlina

On October 25, the chief of Wanita PKR, Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek, announced that the party will run 30 per cent women candidates in the upcoming Melaka state election. Fadhlina, who is also the Education Minister, believes that this strategy aims to provide voters a more inclusive choice and further women's representation in state politics. She made these remarks after attending a parliamentary constituency-level event in Nibong Tebal.

Fadhlina pointed out that this move could allow women to shine as candidates in the Melaka State Legislative Assembly. Meanwhile, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition has also launched the slogan "Melaka Rumah Kita" (Melaka, Our Home) for their contest in the election. PH chairman and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had announced 21 candidates to run in the Melaka state election. The Election Commission has set the nomination day for October 31, early voting for November 10, and polling day for November 14.

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