Calon muda PH cerminkan perubahan pengundi, kata Chiew

Pakatan Harapan (PH) has narrowed down its list of youthful candidates for the Melaka PRN election set to take place on November 14, according to Chiew Choon Man. The four selected candidates are Muhammad Mukhlisul Mubin Julasapiyah, Farzana Hayani Nasir, Jason Tze-Xi Nathan, and Denesh Palasubramaniam.

The decision aims to ensure that the elected representatives reflect the demographic changes of the voter base, particularly after the implementation of Undi18 and the automatic voter registration system. Chiew emphasized that this move also opens up opportunities for the younger generation to prove their leadership abilities while bringing a fresh perspective in addressing current challenges.

He praised PH's trust in young candidates, noting that many national-level figures have started their leadership careers at a young age.

Chiew, who is also Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, expressed hope that the electorate would give these young candidates a chance to demonstrate their leadership skills. Having been elected as the Member of Parliament for Miri at the age of 31 before joining the government administration in December 2025, Chiew shared his experience as a lawmaker, highlighting how it gives young leaders the chance to learn the intricacies of governance, understand the foundations, and tackle daily needs of the community.

Chiew also acknowledged the roles played by Adam Adli and Ginie Lim in managing the PH campaign in Melaka, as both had gained national recognition during their early 20s.