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Melaka state election: Anwar's PH, Muhyiddin's Bersatu avoid clashes in 4 seats as candidates confirmed
PH and Bersatu steered clear of direct contests in four seats as 79 candidates were confirmed for the 28-seat state election.
- The 16th Melaka State Election officially began with candidate nominations on Saturday, October 31, 2026, setting the stage for a 14-day campaign vying for all 28 state assembly seats before polling day on November 14.
- Umno Supreme Council formally endorsed political cooperation with PAS and Perikatan Nasional on Wednesday, October 28, directing all party machinery to support PN candidates using joint campaign infrastructure and manifesto.
- Barisan Nasional will contest 21 seats, while Pakatan Harapan fields 24 candidates, and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia contests seven seats across a landscape of multi-cornered fights.
- PH has avoided fielding candidates in Lendu, Sungai Udang, Pantai Kundor, and Bemban, seats Bersatu will contest, signaling what analysts describe as an "informal understanding" despite PH's solo campaign decision.
- With 687,697 eligible voters casting ballots on November 14, the outcome remains difficult to predict, as analysts warn voter disillusionment over shifting party alliances could suppress turnout across the state.
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·Singapore
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Melaka state election: Anwar's PH, Muhyiddin's Bersatu avoid clashes in 4 seats as candidates confirmed
Analysts say Melaka could serve as a testing ground to see whether Bersatu can help Pakatan Harapan win over Malay voters ahead of Malaysia's next general election.
·Singapore, Singapore
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Penyokong part cast PH mempertimbangkan semula keputusan, Sambil beri amaran pengundi mungkin tidak keluar mengundi.
·Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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