Anwar says Pakatan banking on multiracial appeal, candidate integrity in Melaka polls

Prime Minister and Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the coalition is banking on multiracial representation and candidate integrity ahead of the November 14 Melaka state election. — Bernama pic

First Published: Saturday, 07 Nov 2026 11:35 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is banking on its multiracial representation and the integrity of its candidates as key strengths in the Melaka state election, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. 

Anwar, who is also PH chairman, said that amid what he described as racial sentiments posing a challenge in the state’s political contest, PH had chosen to embrace the strengths of the Malay, Chinese and Indian communities by fielding capable, clean and trustworthy candidates to represent the people and help advance Melaka.

“With humility and a deep sense of responsibility, I appeal to the people of Melaka to place their trust in the Harapan team, which offers hard work, leadership with integrity and a proven track record in championing the people’s interests and developing the state,” he said in a post on X today.

He also expressed hope that voters would make their choices wisely and prayed that PH would be given the strength to continue serving the community.

“May Allah SWT illuminate your hearts as you make your choices and grant Harapan the strength to serve to the best of its ability,” he said.

The state election on November 14 will see 79 candidates vying for 28 state legislative assembly seats, with PH fielding 24 candidates. — Bernama