Melaka Election: Harapan Candidates Make Final Appeals as Campaign Period Ends

MELAKA, November 13, 2026 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates used the final hours of the 16th Melaka state election campaign on Friday to make last appeals to voters, telling Bernama they would leave the outcome to the ballot box as the official campaign period closed at 11.59 pm.

PH chairman and Bukit Katil incumbent Adly Zahari said he had returned to several locations in the constituency on Friday to deliver the coalition’s message and campaign promises. He told Bernama: “Alhamdulillah, the response has been very good and campaigning in Bukit Katil has also been very harmonious.”

“However, some voters have asked for improvements in our performance and services to the people in Bukit Katil should we be given another mandate. At the same time, they have expressed their willingness to support PH,” he said. Adly, who is seeking a further term, asked Bukit Katil voters to renew PH’s mandate so that the coalition could continue its development work. He added that, whatever the result, he would continue to help resolve local problems because PH remains in the federal government, and he said state government agencies were also working to meet the community’s needs.

PH’s candidate for Kelebang, Farzana Hayani Mohd Nasir, also known as Nana, said the response from residents over the two-week campaign had been “very encouraging”. She told Bernama she had met people from all walks of life and had heard their views, grievances and hopes first-hand. On her prospects, she said she was confident in the work done with her team, but would leave the decision to the voters.

In Kuala Linggi, PH candidate Mohammad Mukhlisul Mubin Julasapiyah, also known as Mukhlis Mubin, said the response, particularly from younger voters, had also been encouraging. “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,” he said.

Mukhlis, who is the youngest candidate in the state election, said the contest in Kuala Linggi would be challenging, but that he and his team had done their best to present their proposals. “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,” he said, adding that he was grateful for the chance to represent young people’s aspirations. He also urged residents, including young voters, to turn out on Saturday.

The remarks were made on the last day of the 14-day campaign, which the Election Commission (EC) confirmed ended at 11.59 pm on Friday, November 13, 2026. After that time, all parties were required to stop campaigning, including on social media and outside polling centres. Other coalitions, including Barisan Nasional (BN), also campaigned until the deadline. BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Friday urged voters to back BN for stability, as Life News Agency has previously reported.

Ordinary voters are casting their ballots today, Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 240 polling centres open from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm. According to the EC, 675,166 ordinary voters are eligible, and 79 candidates from various parties and among independents are contesting the 28 seats in the Melaka State Legislative Assembly. PH is fielding 24 candidates, BN 23, Parti Bersama Malaysia 16, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia seven, Perikatan Nasional five, Parti Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia one, and three independents, Bernama reported, citing the EC.

Credit : Bernama

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