MELAKA, 25 October 2026 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) has officially named 21 candidates who will represent the coalition in the upcoming Melaka state election, setting the stage for its campaign ahead of next month’s polls.
The announcement was made by Prime Minister and PH chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a candidate unveiling ceremony and election machinery launch at the grounds of Hang Jebat Stadium in Krubong on Saturday night.
Addressing party members and supporters, Anwar emphasized the importance of public support in determining the coalition’s electoral performance.
He expressed hope that Melaka voters would embrace the coalition’s message of change, highlighting the importance of building a better future for families and the next generation.
PH Candidate Line-Up
The coalition’s 21 announced candidates comprise representatives from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Democratic Action Party (DAP) and Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah).
PKR – 9 Candidates
- Tanjung Bidara – Mohd Yunazri Mustamiri
- Rembia – Mohd Khuzairie Mohd Kamal Kannan
- Machap Jaya – Datuk Ginie Lim Siew Lin
- Asahan – Denesh A/L Palasubraniam
- Paya Rumput – Datuk Azman Abidin
- Kelebang – Farzana Hayani Mohd Nasir
- Ayer Molek – Muhammad Hakimin Mokhtar
- Rim – Esma Eazreen Husin
- Serkam – Muhammad Faiq Azman
DAP – 7 Candidates
- Gadek – Jegasilan K
- Pengkalan Batu – Jason Tze-Xi Nathan
- Ayer Keroh – Kerk Chee Yee
- Kesidang – Allex Seah Shoo Chin
- Kota Laksamana – Low Chee Leong
- Duyong – Poo Long Suan
- Bandar Hilir – Leng Chau Yen
Amanah – 5 Candidates
- Kuala Linggi – Muhammad Mukhlisul Mubin Julaisapiyah
- Durian Tunggal – Datuk Ashraf Mukhlis Minghat
- Bukit Katil – Adly Zahari
- Telok Mas – Kapten (B) Mohamad Jaafar
- Merlimau – Rahayu Hamzah
Focus Shifts to Election Campaign
With its candidates now announced, PH will move into the next phase of election preparations, including mobilising its campaign machinery and engaging voters across the constituencies it intends to contest.
The announcement also provides a clearer picture of the coalition’s seat distribution among its three component parties.
As Melaka prepares for the state election, attention will increasingly turn to the competing coalitions’ policy commitments, candidate profiles and plans for the state’s development.
Source: Bernama | Rewritten By Minutesmy
