[LIVE] Melaka election results: PH's Adly Zahari is trailing behind PN's Ridzuan Sharif
Polling for the 16th Melaka state election officially closes at 6pm, with vote counting already under way in some constituencies.
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In the ongoing 16th Melaka state election, the Philippine National Party (PN) candidate Ridzuan Sharif is currently leading in Bukit Katil with 462 votes, a significant lead of 340 votes over his opposition counterpart Adly Zahari from the Pakatan Harapan (PH) party. This development comes at 6.42pm, as the New Straits Times reports, detailing the latest results from the poll.
Earlier in the evening, as polling remained open, Bukit Katil saw Adly Zahari of the PH party trailing behind Ridzuan Sharif from the PN. The latter had 462 votes, significantly more than the former's 175. The contest in Bukit Katil is part of the 28 state seats up for grabs, with a total of 79 candidates vying for their positions.
The election results continue to unfold, with voting closing at 6pm. As the votes are counted, the New Straits Times remains committed to bringing the latest developments to its readers, ensuring a comprehensive coverage of the Melaka state election results.
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