PKR to review election machinery, candidate readiness after Melaka defeats

PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil revealed that the party plans to review its election machinery and assess its candidates' preparedness following their losses in the Melaka state election. Preliminary feedback pointed to shortcomings in the party's election machinery and preparedness, especially in rural areas. PKR will conduct a post-mortem to identify weaknesses and determine areas for improvement after all 10 of its candidates lost their contests.

Fahmi, who is also the communications minister, noted that PKR would also evaluate whether its candidates were adequately prepared to contest the election and conduct their campaigns. The coalition's performance in Melaka saw Barisan Nasional retain all 21 seats it held in 2021, while Perikatan Nasional secured three seats, resulting in a combined two-thirds majority in the 28-seat assembly.

The People's Justice Party (PKR) failed to win any of the 10 seats it contested, including Paya Rumput and Kelebang, where Anwar Ibrahim's political secretary, Azman Abidin, and his officer, Farzana Hayani Nasir, were fielded. PH also plans to examine voting patterns among younger voters and the relatively low voter turnout. Despite these setbacks, Fahmi emphasized that the People's Alliance (PH) would learn from its recent electoral failures and make necessary adjustments before the next general election, expected to be held in about a year.