Ab Rauf looks to young voters to shore up BN’s Melaka election bid

Barisan Nasional (BN) is banking on the support of younger voters to bolster its prospects in the upcoming Melaka state election, recognizing that their backing could be pivotal in shaping the election's outcome. Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh, the BN chairman for Melaka, emphasized that the young voters have a crucial role to play in determining the state's future.

He stressed the importance of selecting a government capable of preserving stability and building upon the progress achieved thus far. "Young voters are being groomed to become future leaders. During this election, they must make the right choice," stated Ab Rauf during a campaign rally in Tanjung Bidara state constituency. The party's push for a younger demographic is driven by recent developments such as automatic voter registration, which has expanded the electoral roll to include eligible voters who had previously been unregistered.

During the 2022 general election, BN acknowledged the necessity of broadening its appeal beyond its conventional support base, particularly among Umno members, to successfully attract younger voters. Ab Rauf also highlighted the potential of the Muafakat Melaka alliance with Perikatan Nasional, projecting that with a well-coordinated campaign effort, the alliance could secure up to 25 out of the 21 contested seats in Melaka.