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MELAKA, November 11, 2026 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised all political parties contesting the 16th Melaka State Election for maintaining campaign ethics and decorum, with less than 72 hours of campaigning left before polling day.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, said the campaign atmosphere in Melaka was very calm and under control compared with previous elections in other states, Bernama reported.
“I am grateful that all contesting parties respect the code of ethics with good campaign conduct,” he said.
“Although the situation is very, very calm compared with other state election campaigns or by-elections, we hope that on the final day when polling is held, hopefully no untoward incident will occur,” he added.
He also expressed confidence in the ability of the security forces and the Election Commission (EC) to ensure polling day this Saturday runs smoothly without any untoward incident.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, was met by reporters after attending a KEMAS early childhood education event at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) today.
The EC has fixed polling for the 16th Melaka State Election, involving 28 State Legislative Assembly seats, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with 687,697 eligible voters.
According to Bernama, PH is fielding candidates in 24 seats, followed by BN (23), Parti Bersama Malaysia (16), Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (seven), Perikatan Nasional (five), Parti Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia (one) and independents (three).
LNA will continue to report statements and campaign activities from all sides in the run-up to polling day.
Credit : Bernama
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