MELAKA, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The nomination process for the 16th Melaka State Election, which concluded at 10 am today, saw 79 candidates vying for the 28 State Legislative Assembly seats up for grabs.
Melaka Polls: Campaign Kicks Off, 79 Candidates Vie For 28 State Assembly Seats
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The 16th Melaka State Election nomination process concluded with 79 candidates contesting for 28 seats. A 14-day campaign period will precede the November 14 voting date, featuring contests across various political coalitions and independents.
- Pakatan Harapan fields the most candidates with 24, followed by Barisan Nasional with 23 and Parti Bersama Malaysia with 16.
- Sixty-five of the 79 candidates are men, while 14 are women, with Pakatan Harapan fielding the highest number of female candidates.
- The largest age group consists of 28 candidates aged 41 to 50, while 23 candidates are between 51 and 60 years old.
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