KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is banking on its multiracial representation and the integrity of its candidates as key strengths in the Melaka state election, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Anwar, who is also PH chairman, said that amid what he described as racial sentiments posing a challenge in the state’s political contest, PH had chosen to embrace the strengths of the Malay, Chinese and Indian communities by fielding capable, clean and trustworthy candidates to represent the people and help advance Melaka.

“With humility and a deep sense of responsibility, I appeal to the people of Melaka to place their trust in the Harapan team, which offers hard work, leadership with integrity and a proven track record in championing the people’s interests and developing the state,” he said in a post on X today.