MELAKA, Nov 5 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Kerk Chee Yee wants the upcoming Melaka state election to bring positive changes to Malaysian politics.
He believes political parties should focus on ideas, principles and public interests instead of fighting for power.
Kerk, who is defending the Ayer Keroh state seat for a third term, said many young Malaysians had become disappointed with the country’s political situation.
He said this feeling had grown since the Sheraton Move in 2020, which triggered a major change in the country’s political landscape.
According to Kerk, politics should be about solving people’s problems and improving society. It should not focus only on gaining political support or forming a government.
Kerk Wants to Restore Public Confidence in Politics
Kerk hopes the Melaka election will help rebuild public confidence in politics, especially among young voters.
He said young people need to see that politics can bring meaningful changes to their lives.
He also stressed that voting is about more than choosing a candidate or political party.
Instead, voters are also deciding which values and principles they want their leaders to represent.
Kerk believes political parties must give greater attention to issues that affect the younger generation, including their future and everyday needs.
PH Explains Its Decision to Leave Melaka Government
Kerk also explained why PH withdrew from the Melaka state government in July.
The decision followed a disagreement over a motion passed by the state legislative assembly to appoint seven state assemblymen.
He said PH had discussed the matter with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh and State Assembly Speaker Datuk Ibrahim Durum.
However, both sides failed to reach an agreement to withdraw or postpone the motion.
Kerk said PH believed its elected representatives should not continue enjoying government privileges after disagreeing with the motion.
As a result, the coalition decided to leave the state administration to maintain its position on the issue.
Four Candidates to Contest Ayer Keroh Seat
Kerk will face three challengers in the upcoming Melaka state election.
They are:
- Datuk Seri Michael Gan Peng Lam from Perikatan Nasional (PN).
- Mohd Hamnaim Mohamad from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).
- Muhammad Muhaimin Lau Abdullah from Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama).
The Election Commission has set Nov 14 as polling day, while early voting will take place on Nov 10.
The contest will determine whether Kerk can retain the Ayer Keroh seat as voters decide who should represent their constituency.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
