Adly named PH's poster boy for Melaka polls

Pakatan Harapan (PH) has named Melaka PH chairman Adly Zahari as its poster boy for the Melaka state election. According to the New Straits Times, PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stated that the coalition has agreed to name Adly as its candidate for chief minister if the party secures a majority. The Vibes reports that PH is targeting 18 of the 24 seats it is contesting.

Adly Zahari, who serves as Amanah vice-president and Deputy Defence Minister, is also the PH candidate for the Bukit Katil state seat. Speaking at a press conference, Adly dismissed claims that the 16th Melaka State Election is a waste of time and public funds, describing it as an important democratic process. He noted that while parties like Barisan Nasional might win by relying on their own members, PH is appealing to the wider electorate of Melaka to secure a mandate.

In a separate development, Bersama leader Lee Chean Chung announced the party is fielding 16 candidates for the Nov 14 election. According to Free Malaysia Today, the party aims to win at least one seat, save its election deposits in most contested seats, and increase its vote share in urban and semi-urban areas. Lee stated the candidates are locals, including professionals such as doctors, lawyers, and entrepreneurs.

Brief written by urgent.news from New Straits Times, Malay Mail, The Vibes, Free Malaysia Today — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.