MELAKA: Pakatan Harapan (PH) will focus on winning voters’ support through a peaceful campaign centred on policy proposals, candidates’ track records and solutions to public concerns, while rejecting racial rhetoric and personal attacks in the Melaka state election.
PH secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the coalition would prioritise engaging voters rather than responding to political speculation, with only 12 days remaining before polling.
He said all 24 PH candidates had successfully completed the nomination process, with their nomination papers accepted after the necessary documentation and record checks.
“Of the candidates, 10 are from PKR, seven from DAP and seven from Amanah. PKR will contest Tanjung Bidara, Ayer Limau, Rembia, Machap Jaya, Asahan, Paya Rumput, Klebang, Ayer Molek, Rim and Serkam.
“DAP will contest Gadek, Pengkalan Batu, Ayer Keroh, Kesidang, Kota Laksamana, Duyong and Bandar Hilir, while Amanah will field candidates in Kuala Linggi, Durian Tunggal, Bukit Katil, Telok Mas, Merlimau, Taboh Naning and Sungai Rambai,” he said at a press conference following the nomination process for the Melaka state election today.
He said PH had adopted the tagline “Melaka Rumah Kita” (Melaka, Our Home), reflecting its vision of a harmonious and prosperous state where people of all races, religions and cultural backgrounds could live together peacefully.
“We see this state election as a celebration of democracy, where differences in political views must be respected.
“Our red line is an outright rejection of hate politics, divisive rhetoric and the notion that one community must be oppressed for another to succeed,” he added.
Saifuddin said PH would also field a combination of experienced and new candidates whom the coalition believed could offer voters effective representation.
“During nomination day, we presented a combination of familiar faces with experience and a proven track record of serving their respective constituencies, alongside new faces.
“This blend of candidates gives us confidence that we have put forward the best possible choices from among a strong pool of candidates.”
On its campaign approach, Saifuddin outlined three key messages: promoting respectful political discourse, presenting policy proposals and track records, and offering solutions to issues affecting the people.
He said PH would focus on policies concerning job opportunities, the rising cost of living and the future of young people, with details to be unveiled in its manifesto.
He added that the coalition would draw on the Federal Government’s Budget 2027 commitments, which prioritised political stability, economic prosperity, public welfare and good governance.
Saifuddin said these initiatives demonstrated the government’s commitment to easing the financial burden on families while investing in the country’s future workforce.
He added that a PH victory would carry the responsibility of ensuring effective governance, continued development and greater attention to public welfare.
“We will never underestimate the wisdom of the people, particularly the people of Melaka,” he said.
Saifuddin said PH was focused on securing voters’ support in the state election rather than entertaining assumptions or speculation about future polls.
“With only 12 days, our next direction is to get our candidates and machinery to reach out to voters. That is our priority,” he said.
