Among the big names contesting in the Melaka polls are (from left) chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh, former chief minister Adly Zahari, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh and Azman Abidin, a political secretary to the prime minister. PETALING JAYA: Campaigning has officially begun for the 16th Melaka state election as Barisan Nasional looks to continue leading the state government.
BN and PAS-led Perikatan Nasional are joining forces once again, in an election some say could be a precursor to the next general election, while Pakatan Harapan and former component Bersatu have reunited under a pact, though they will clash in a handful of seats.
Several bigwigs are looking to be elected to another term as assemblymen, including BN’s chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh (Tanjung Bidara), Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh (Merlimau) and MCA vice-president Lim Ban Hong (Kelebang).
