Key takeaways
The Election Commission confirmed 79 eligible candidates for the 16th Melaka State Election on November 14, with Pakatan Harapan contesting the most seats. The 28 constituencies will feature 11 straight fights, 11 three-cornered contests, and six four-cornered races.
- Pakatan Harapan will contest 24 seats, followed by Barisan Nasional with 23 and Parti Bersama Malaysia with 16.
- Of the 79 candidates, 65 are male and 14 are female, with ages ranging from 24 to 66.
- The election will include 11 straight fights, 11 three-cornered contests, and six four-cornered contests across 28 seats.
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MELAKA, Oct 31 — A total of 79 candidates representing various political parties, coalitions and independents have been confirmed eligible to contest in the 16th Melaka State Election on Nov 14.
Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said Pakatan Harapan (PH) would contest 24 seats, followed by Barisan Nasional (BN) with 23, Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) with 16 and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) with seven.
Perikatan Nasional (PN) will contest five seats, Parti Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) one seat, while three candidates will contest as independents.
“Of the 28 constituencies, there will be 11 straight fights, 11 three-cornered contests and six four-cornered contests.
