PH fields young faces to reflect changing voter demographics

The opposition party Pakatan Harapan (PH) is selecting young candidates for the upcoming Melaka election on November 14 to better represent the evolving voter demographics, according to PKR Youth deputy chief Chiew Choon Man. The move aligns with the implementation of Undi18 and automatic voter registration, which have altered the voting landscape.

Chiew believes that the decision to empower young candidates is a bold step that should be embraced, given that numerous national leaders also began their journeys at a young age. "I sincerely hope that voters will provide these promising young candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their leadership skills," he added in a statement.

PH is fielding a diverse group of young candidates in the Melaka election, including Mukhlisul Mubin Julasapiyah, Farzana Hayani Nasir, Jason Tze-Xi Nathan, and P Denesh. Chiew, who served as the MP for Miri at the age of 31 before becoming a minister, emphasizes that serving as an elected representative enables young leaders to acquire valuable knowledge about governance, policies, and community needs.

He also commends the contributions of Adam Adli, now the deputy higher education minister, and former assemblyman Ginie Lim, both of whom rose to national prominence in their early 20s and played significant roles in PH's Melaka campaign.