MELAKA, Oct 31 – Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Adly Zahari will face three challengers as he seeks to defend the Bukit Katil state seat in the 2026 Melaka state election.
The candidates contesting against him are Ridzuan Sarif of Perikatan Nasional (PN), Dr Aliza Che Amran of Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) and independent candidate Abu Bakar Sabudin.
Returning Officer Shaifulfazlee Mohamad confirmed that all four candidates were eligible to contest after nominations closed at Dewan Tun Ali at 10am on Saturday.
Adly Won Bukit Katil in 2021
Adly previously won the Bukit Katil seat in the 2021 Melaka state election.
He secured a majority of 1,057 votes in a four-way contest.
His opponents at the time were Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Datuk Hasnoor Sdg Husin, PN candidate Muhammad Al Afiz Yahya and independent candidate Abdul Hamid.
Melaka Polling Set for November 14
The Election Commission has set November 14 as polling day for the state election.
Meanwhile, early voting will take place on November 10.
Voters in Bukit Katil will choose between the four candidates as they compete for the state assembly seat.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
