Melaka polls: Sea of blue and red supporters gather at Tanjung Bidara

In Tanjung Bidara, Melaka, a massive gathering of supporters in blue and red attire congregated at Dewan Datuk KPT (B) Haji Ab Karim this morning. The attendees were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the candidates from both Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan. BN supporters, wearing blue, started gathering as early as 7am and proceeded to march about 100 meters towards the nomination centre.

They waved their party flags and chanted slogans in support of the blue wave. Their leader, caretaker Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh, who is also the state BN chairman, arrived at 8:58am, followed shortly by BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In contrast, PH candidate Mohd Yunazri Mustamiri, dressed in a red Baju Melayu, arrived at 8:20am and was later seen entering the nomination centre at 9:06am.

Mohd Yunazri, a 36-year-old pro-tem secretary from Masjid Tanah PKR, is set to face off against Ab Rauf in a highly anticipated contest. Tanjung Bidara, one of the seats garnering significant attention in this state election, is known for its competitive nature. Ab Rauf, who won the seat in the 2021 Melaka election, is vying to defend it. The Election Commission reports that Tanjung Bidara boasts 15,003 registered voters.