MELAKA: Pakatan Harapan is banking on its candidates' experience in governance and public service to achieve its target of winning 18 of the 24 seats it is contesting in the Melaka election.

Melaka PH chairman Adly Zahari said candidates' capabilities were among three key factors considered when setting the target, alongside the strength of the party machinery and the level of public support.

"Some candidates have experience, while others, although new, have served in local authorities.

"Some also have experience in government administration, including at the federal level, while others are former civil servants," he said at PH's daily press conference at its main operations room here today.