MELAKA, Oct 27 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is banking on the extensive federal administrative experience of its candidate, Datuk Azman Abidin, in the contest for the Paya Rumput seat in the Melaka state election, said acting Melaka PKR chief Adam Adli Abd Halim.

He said the selection of the Prime Minister’s political secretary reflected PH’s commitment to offering an experienced candidate who can understand residents’ needs and translate them into effective solutions.

“Paya Rumput is not a place for a token candidate. We have made sure that the candidate we field has experience, wisdom and, most importantly, knows what needs to be done.

“When we field a figure like Azman, who has an extensive background in the country’s administration, it means we are taking this seriously,” he said at the launch of the Paya Rumput operations room and a meet-and-greet session with party machinery and members of PKR Tangga Batu division here last night.