79 Candidates Vie for 28 Melaka State Assembly Seats – EC
MELAKA: The Election Commission (EC) has confirmed that 79 candidates representing various political parties and coalitions, as well as independents, are eligible to contest the 16th Melaka State Election on November 14.
EC Chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said Pakatan Harapan (PH) is contesting 24 seats, followed by Barisan Nasional (BN) with 23, Parti Bersama Malaysia (BERSAMA) with 16 and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (BERSATU) with seven seats.
He said Perikatan Nasional (PN) is contesting five seats, Parti Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia (PUTRA) one seat, while three individuals are standing as independent candidates.
“In terms of the number of candidates contesting each seat, there are 11 straight fights, 11 three-cornered contests and six four-cornered contests.
“By gender, the candidates comprise 65 men and 14 women,” he told a press conference at Menara Persekutuan Ayer Keroh here today.
Elaborating, Ramlan said the oldest candidate is PH representative Mohamad Jaafar, 66, who is contesting the Telok Mas State Legislative Assembly seat, while the youngest is also from PH, Muhammad Mukhlisul Mubin Julaisapiyah, 24, who is contesting the Kuala Linggi seat.
He said two candidates are aged between 18 and 29, 14 between 30 and 39, 33 between 40 and 49, 22 between 50 and 59, and eight are aged 60 and above.
He said following today’s nomination process, the campaign period will continue until 11.59 pm on November 13.
“The EC has established 28 Election Campaign Enforcement Teams (PP-KPR) to monitor all activities involving contesting candidates throughout the campaign period.
“The EC also hopes and reminds all parties to ensure that permitted campaign activities are conducted in a harmonious atmosphere and in accordance with the stipulated laws and regulations,” he said.
He also expressed his appreciation and congratulated all Returning Officers and their teams for ensuring that today’s proceedings ran smoothly.
“Appreciation and thanks are also extended to the Melaka State Secretary’s Office and its departments and agencies, the Royal Malaysia Police, the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Insolvency Department, the Communications Ministry, media personnel and all parties directly and indirectly involved,” he said.
The EC has set November 14 as polling day for the Melaka State Election, while early voting will take place on November 10.
The nomination process was held simultaneously at 28 nomination centres across the state, beginning at 9 am and closing an hour later.
For the latest news on the 16th Melaka State Election, visit https://election.bernama.com/prn/melaka/2026/.
BERNAMA