Melaka polls: PH candidate welcomed by lion dance, PN draws cheers with takbir

The atmosphere grew lively as PN supporters chanted 'Allahuakbar' while accompanying their candidate.

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By  NOOR AINON MOHAMED
31 Oct 2026 09:36am
Azman’s arrival was met with a lively welcome, featuring a lion dance performance, the beating of drums and cheers from supporters.
Azman’s arrival was met with a lively welcome, featuring a lion dance performance, the beating of drums and cheers from supporters.

TANGGA BATU - The arrival of Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Paya Rumput state seat, Datuk Azman Abidin, was greeted with a lively lion dance performance, drum beats and cheers from supporters.

The Prime Minister's political secretary arrived at the Nomination Centre at Hang Jebat Stadium here at 8.40 am, accompanied by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Meanwhile, Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Rafie Ahmad, 58, who is contesting under Pas, arrived at the nomination centre at 8.50 am.

The atmosphere grew lively as PN supporters chanted 'Allahuakbar' while accompanying their candidate.

The nomination process began at 9am, with candidates given one hour to submit their nomination forms before the Election Returning Officer reviewed all documents received.

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