Melaka Election: Zahid Urges Voters to Back BN for Stability as Campaign Ends

MELAKA, November 13, 2026 – Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Melaka voters to back the coalition’s candidates in Saturday’s state election, saying a BN victory would keep the state stable and allow its development to continue.

“Only a few hours remain before the campaign period draws to a close,” Ahmad Zahid wrote in a post on his official X account on Friday evening, published at about 8.01pm. “Alhamdulillah, throughout this campaign Barisan Nasional has delivered all of our offers and plans for the future of the State of Melaka.”

“Now the decision is in the hands of the people of Melaka. Use your right to vote wisely. Weigh the administration’s record, its achievements and the plans on offer, taking into account the welfare of the people and the future of the next generation,” he wrote in the Malay-language post, which was accompanied by a “Selamat Mengundi” (Happy Voting) graphic bearing the BN logo and the slogan “Undilah Barisan Nasional” (Vote Barisan Nasional).

“I humbly call on all Melaka residents to give their support to Barisan Nasional’s candidates. Give us your trust so that stability can be maintained and Melaka’s progress can continue for the well-being of all its people,” said Ahmad Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister and UMNO president. He closed with a prayer for good weather and a smooth, safe polling process, and the line “Selamat Mengundi. Pangkah Barisan Nasional!” (Happy voting. Mark your cross for Barisan Nasional!).

The 14-day campaign for the 16th Melaka state election ends at 11.59pm tonight. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil reminded candidates on Friday that the Election Commission (EC) cut-off also applies to social media, with no new posts that could be read as campaigning allowed from midnight, Bernama reported.

BN, which currently leads the state government, is campaigning in partnership with Perikatan Nasional (PN) in Melaka, and the two are not contesting against each other in any seat. At the BN-PN closing rally in Bukit Katil on Thursday night, PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang urged Muslims to turn out and vote, Malay Mail reported, citing Malaysiakini. Ahmad Zahid has said PN could be included in the next state government if the alliance wins, according to Malaysiakini.

Pakatan Harapan (PH), BN’s partner in the federal unity government, is contesting against BN in 20 of the 28 seats. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the PH chairman, used his own X account on Friday to question the “save the Malays” message of rival parties, asking why those who governed for decades had not acted on it while in power, and urged Melaka voters to choose candidates who are “good, clean and trustworthy”.

Earlier this week, Ahmad Zahid said BN would continue to support Anwar’s federal government despite the state-level rivalry, and praised all contesting parties for what he described as a calm and ethical campaign.

According to the EC, 79 candidates are contesting the 28 state seats. PH is fielding 24 candidates, BN 23, Parti Bersama Malaysia 16, Bersatu seven and PN five, along with one candidate from Parti Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) and three independents. A total of 687,697 voters are registered, including 12,531 military and police personnel and their spouses who cast their ballots during early voting on Tuesday.

Polling takes place on Saturday (November 14) at 240 polling centres, open from 8am to 6pm. In the 2021 Melaka state election, BN won 21 seats, PH five and PN two.

Source : Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s X

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