PH announces 21 candidates for Melaka polls

Anwar said each candidate would represent PH’s fighting spirit, and that their eventual victory would depend on voters who chose to support the coalition.

25 Oct 2026 10:43am
Prime Minister and Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (third, left) shakes hands with PH candidates contesting in the 16th Melaka State Election during the PH Candidate Announcement and Election Machinery Launch Ceremony at the Hang Jebat Stadium last night. -- fotoBERNAMA (2026) COPYRIGHT RESERVED
Prime Minister and Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (third, left) shakes hands with PH candidates contesting in the 16th Melaka State Election during the PH Candidate Announcement and Election Machinery Launch Ceremony at the Hang Jebat Stadium last night. -- fotoBERNAMA (2026) COPYRIGHT RESERVED
Photo by Bernama.
Photo by Bernama.

MELAKA - Pakatan Harapan (PH) tonight announced 21 candidates to contest the Melaka state election next month.

The list was announced by PH chairman and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Melaka PH candidate announcement and election machinery launch ceremony at the grounds of Hang Jebat Stadium in Krubong here last night.

In his speech, Anwar said each candidate would represent PH’s fighting spirit, and that their eventual victory would depend on voters who chose to support the coalition.

"Insya-Allah, the people of Melaka will rise and show that change is necessary in the state for a clearer future.

"I hope the people of Melaka will demonstrate extraordinary enthusiasm in bringing about change for our future, our children, our parents and our families,” he said.

The PH candidates for the Melaka state election are as follows:

  • N.01 Kuala Linggi - Muhammad Mukhlisul Mubin Julaisapiyah (Amanah)
  • N.02 Tanjung Bidara - Mohd Yunazri Mustamiri (PKR)
  • N.06 Rembia - Mohd Khuzairie Mohd Kamal Kannan (PKR)
  • N.07 Gadek - Jegasilan K (DAP)
  • N.08 Machap Jaya - Datuk Ginie Lim Siew Lin (PKR)
  • N.09 Durian Tunggal - Datuk Ashraf Mukhlis Minghat (Amanah)
  • N.10 Asahan - Denesh A/L Palasubraniam (PKR)
  • N.13 Paya Rumput - Datuk Azman Abidin (PKR)
  • N.14 Kelebang - Farzana Hayani Mohd Nasir (PKR)
  • N.15 Pengkalan Batu - Jason Tze-Xi Nathan (DAP)
  • N.16 Ayer Keroh - Kerk Chee Yee (DAP)
  • N.17 Bukit Katil - Adly Zahari (Amanah)
  • N.18 Ayer Molek - Muhammad Hakimin Mokhtar (PKR)
  • N.19 Kesidang - Allex Seah Shoo Chin (DAP)
  • N.20 Kota Laksamana - Low Chee Leong (DAP)
  • N.21 Duyong - Poo Long Suan (DAP)
  • N.22 Bandar Hilir - Leng Chau Yen (DAP)
  • N.23 Telok Mas - Kapten (B) Mohamad Jaafar (Amanah)
  • N.25 Rim - Esma Eazreen Husin (PKR)
  • N.26 Serkam - Muhammad Faiq Azman (PKR)
  • N.27 Merlimau - Rahayu Hamzah (Amanah)

- BERNAMA

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