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Melaka state election battle hinges on urban strongholds

FOUR DAP-held urban constituencies have emerged as key battlegrounds in the Melaka state election, with Barisan Nasional (BN) seeking to overturn PH's dominance in the seats as both coalitions pursue ambitious targets ahead of Saturday's poll...

Melaka's state election hinges on urban strongholds as both Barisan Nasional (BN) and the People’s Alliance (PH) vie for control. BN aims to retain its 21-seat majority, while PH seeks to expand its representation to 18 seats. Four urban constituencies - Ayer Keroh, Bandar Hilir, Kesidang, and Kota Laksamana - are key battlegrounds, with BN targeting to win them from PH.

PH, defending five seats, emphasizes the need for broader support beyond its three component parties, stressing that voter sentiment must be assessed and public backing secured. BN, contesting 23 seats, sees PN candidates in the remaining five, while PH and Bersatu contest 24 and 7 seats respectively. Both sides acknowledge the fluid nature of voter support, regardless of historical electoral strength. Election day is scheduled for November 14, with early voting on November 10.

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