Speaking at the Hang Jebat Stadium car park in Melaka tonight, PH chairman Anwar Ibrahim praised Adly Zahari as a former chief minister who had proven his competence. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Harapan (PH) will contest only 21 of the 28 seats in the Nov 14 Melaka state election, with former chief minister Adly Zahari to defend the Bukit Katil seat.

Azman Abidin, the political secretary to PH chairman Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, will contest the Paya Rumput seat, while Ginie Lim will stand in Machap Jaya.

Other candidates include Kerk Chee Yee, who will defend his Ayer Keroh seat, Jason Tze-Xi Nathan in Pengkalan Batu and Farzana Hayani in Klebang.

PH is not contesting seven seats, including Bemban, amid speculation of a possible electoral understanding with Bersatu.