MALACCA POLLS | BN has two "social media millionaires" in Malacca, namely Duyong candidate Noor Helmy Abdul Halem and Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh, who is defending Merlimau.

With seven-figure followers on social media, their chances of winning in the state election this Saturday appear high.

The question is, will that popularity or viral power truly translate onto the ballot paper? The answer is no.

In the 2021 state election, Helmy (above, right) struggled to capture Duyong, winning by a mere 200 votes in a six-cornered fight. This round, the fight appears to be a more straightforward one, where he will square off against Pakatan Harapan's DAP candidate Poo Long Suan.