Pakatan Harapan has announced 21 candidates for the upcoming Malacca polls, leaving seven seats unannounced and the door open to a possible electoral pact with Bersatu.

Harapan chairperson and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled the candidates at an event at Stadium Hang Jebat tonight. Among them was his political secretary, Azman Abidin.

The Federal Territories PKR chief will make his electoral debut at the Nov 14 state election, contesting Paya Rumput, currently held by Umno’s Rais Yasin.

State Harapan chairperson and former chief minister Adly Zahari will defend Bukit Katil, while state Amanah Women's chief Rahayu Hamzah will contest Merlimau, currently held by Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh.