PH candidate for Paya Rumput Azman Abidin arrives at nomination centre at Hang Jebat stadium

Azman, who is also Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s political secretary, was accompanied by PKR vice-president and PH Election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

31 Oct 2026 09:48am
Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for Paya Rumput seat, Datuk Azman Abidin was accompanied by PKR vice-president and PH Election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Photo by Bernama
Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for Paya Rumput seat, Datuk Azman Abidin was accompanied by PKR vice-president and PH Election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Photo by Bernama

MELAKA - Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for Paya Rumput seat, Datuk Azman Abidin, arrived at the nomination centre at Ballroom Stadium Hang Jebat at about 8.30am to submit his nomination papers.

Azman, who is also Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s political secretary, was accompanied by PKR vice-president and PH Election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for Paya Rumput seat, Datuk Azman Abidin. Photo by Bernama
Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for Paya Rumput seat, Datuk Azman Abidin. Photo by Bernama

Meanwhile, supporters of the competing political parties began filling the nomination centre grounds as early as 8 am, with various antics, including lion dance performances, chants, slogan shouting, and waving flags to support their respective candidates.

The Election Commission has set Nov 14 as the polling day for the Melaka state election, while early voting is on Nov 10. - BERNAMA

 

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