Melaka polls: Candidates make final push for voters' support

MELAKA – With less than 24 hours before polling begins in the 16th Melaka State Election, candidates are making their final campaign push today to win voters' support and secure a mandate in their respective constituencies.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman and Bukit Katil candidate Adly Zahari, for instance, continued reaching out to voters by revisiting several locations to promote PH's agenda and campaign promises.

"Alhamdulillah, the response has been very good and campaigning in Bukit Katil has also been very harmonious. I appreciate the support shown by the people of Bukit Katil.

"However, some voters have called for improvements in our performance and services to the people of Bukit Katil should we be given another mandate. At the same time, they have expressed their willingness to support PH," he told Bernama.

Adly, who is also the two-term incumbent, appealed to Bukit Katil voters to renew PH's mandate to allow the coalition to continue its development agenda and serve the local community.

"Regardless of the decision made by Bukit Katil voters, I will continue to help resolve their issues and problems as PH remains in the federal government. I believe state government agencies are also constantly working to ensure the needs of the Bukit Katil community are met," he said.

PH candidate for the Klebang seat Farzana Hayani Mohd Nasir, better known as Nana, said the positive response from the public throughout the two-week campaign had encouraged her in her bid to win the constituency.

"Throughout these two weeks, the response from the people of Klebang has been very encouraging. I have had the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and hear their views, grievances and hopes first-hand. I have learnt a lot and every meeting has been meaningful," she said.

On her chances of winning the seat, Farzana said she was confident in the efforts made by her team throughout the campaign but would leave the decision to voters.

Meanwhile, PH candidate for the Kuala Linggi seat Mohammad Mukhlisul Mubin Julasapiyah, better known as Mukhlis Mubin, said the response from voters, particularly the younger generation, had been very encouraging throughout the two-week campaign.

"Many have been receptive to the new ideas and approaches I hope to bring, particularly in addressing local issues such as floods, internet access and the welfare of fishermen. I hope this positive reception will translate into votes on polling day," said the youngest candidate in the Melaka state election.

On his chances of winning the seat, Mukhlis Mubin acknowledged that Kuala Linggi would be a challenging contest but said he and his team had done their best to reach out to the community and present their proposals to voters.

"At this stage, what matters is to keep making every effort until the final moment. As for winning or losing, I leave it to the wisdom of Kuala Linggi voters. Whatever the outcome, I am grateful for the opportunity to represent the voices and aspirations of young people here," he said.

Mukhlis Mubin urged all Kuala Linggi residents to turn out to vote, particularly young voters, saying they had an opportunity to help shape the constituency's future in the state election. –BERNAMA