Pakatan files police report against BN’s Rim candidate over alleged use of govt assets in Melaka campaign, evidence to go to EC

Pakatan Harapan (PH) has filed a police report against Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the 16th Melaka state election, Datuk Khaidirah Abu Zahar, alleging that she utilized government assets during her campaign in the Rim state constituency. The report was submitted to the Jasin district police headquarters (IPD) by a PH representative named Siti Aishah Shaik Ismail.

Aishah stated that Khaidirah's actions included campaigning from the Rim Japerun Complex, which she had previously used as her office while serving as an elected representative. The report also mentioned that food baskets distributed during the Deepavali celebration bore the label 'MPJ,' indicating that they were funded by the government.

Furthermore, Aishah revealed that several officials associated with the MPJ wore attire featuring the face of the Jasin Umno vice-chief during the contribution distribution event. She urged for a swift, transparent, and independent investigation into the matter and requested an explanation to be provided to the public. The Election Commission has scheduled the Melaka state election for November 14, with early voting taking place on November 10.