Anwar unveils 21 Pakatan Harapan candidates for Melaka, tells voters to back change

Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Melaka candidate announcement and election machinery launch ceremony. — Bernama pic

First Published: Sunday, 25 Oct 2026 9:40 AM MYT

MELAKA, Oct 25 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) last night announced 21 candidates to contest the Melaka state election next month.

The list was announced by PH chairman and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Melaka PH candidate announcement and election machinery launch ceremony at the grounds of Hang Jebat Stadium in Krubong here yesterday.

In his speech, Anwar said each candidate would represent PH’s fighting spirit, and that their eventual victory would depend on voters who chose to support the coalition.

“Insya-Allah, the people of Melaka will rise and show that change is necessary in the state for a clearer future.

“I hope the people of Melaka will demonstrate extraordinary enthusiasm in bringing about change for our future, our children, our parents and our families,” he said.

The PH candidates for the Melaka state election are as follows:

N.01    Kuala Linggi - Muhammad Mukhlisul Mubin Julaisapiyah (Amanah)