DURIAN TUNGGAL, Nov 14 – Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Seri Adly Zahari has cast his ballot in the 16th Melaka State Election, urging young voters to exercise their democratic rights before polling stations close.
Adly, who is also Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, arrived at Sekolah Kebangsaan Durian Tunggal at 4.13pm on Saturday. He was accompanied by his wife, Dalilah Awaludin.
Adly said voting was especially meaningful for young people participating in an election for the first time.
He encouraged those who had not yet voted to make time to visit their polling stations.
“Embrace the experience because it is about the future of our state,” he said after casting his ballot.
Young Voters Encouraged to Shape Melaka’s Future
Adly highlighted the importance of youth participation in deciding the state’s future leadership.
He said first-time voters should value the opportunity to choose representatives who will serve the community for the next term.
His message came as Melaka voters headed to polling stations to elect representatives for all 28 state assembly constituencies.
Three-Way Political Contest in Bukit Katil
Adly is the incumbent Bukit Katil assemblyman and faces a four-cornered contest in the constituency.
His challengers are Perikatan Nasional’s Muhammad Ridzuan Mohd Sarif, Parti Bersama Malaysia’s Dr Aliza Che Amran and independent candidate Abu Bakar Sabudin.
Meanwhile, the Durian Tunggal constituency is witnessing a straight fight between PH candidate Datuk Ashraf Mukhlis Minghat and Barisan Nasional candidate Datuk Mustafa Musa.
Adly himself is registered as a voter in the Durian Tunggal constituency.
The 16th Melaka State Election will determine the representatives who will shape the state’s political direction and development over the next term.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
