ALOR GAJAH, Oct 31 – Several senior Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) leaders, including Cabinet ministers, turned up to support Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Datuk Ginie Lim Siew Lin at the Machap Jaya nomination centre on Saturday.
Ginie arrived at the Machap Jaya Development and Coordination Complex (JAPERUN) in Bukit Bulat at about 8.20am, accompanied by supporters and several party leaders.
Among those present were PKR vice-president Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, who is currently performing the duties of the party’s deputy president, and another vice-president, Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.
PKR Wanita chief Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek and party Central Leadership Council member Dr Maszlee Malik also joined the group.
BN and Other Candidates Arrive
Meanwhile, incumbent Machap Jaya assemblyman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem, who is contesting under Barisan Nasional (BN), arrived with MCA secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon.
Parti Bersama Malaysia (BERSAMA) candidate B. Prasanth Kumar also arrived at the nomination centre with his supporters.
Earlier, Ginie had breakfast with several supporters at a nearby stall at about 7.45am. The gathering also included leaders from Perikatan Nasional (PN).
Machap Jaya’s Previous Election Results
Ginie previously won the Machap Jaya seat in the 2018 Melaka state election with 5,550 votes and a majority of 1,336.
However, she did not contest in the 2021 election. Ngwe later won the seat with 3,732 votes, defeating Pakatan Harapan candidate Law Bing Haw by a majority of 938 votes in a five-cornered contest.
The Election Commission has set Nov 14 as polling day for the 2026 Melaka state election. Early voting will take place on Nov 10.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
