MALACCA POLLS | Malay voters make up 71.7 percent of the 687,697 electorate in the Malacca state election this Saturday.

They form the largest voter group in 24 of the 28 state constituencies, a demographic advantage that, on paper, favours the Perikatan Nasional-BN coalition.

However, interviews with Malay voters in three constituencies suggest that race alone may not determine their choices. Instead, voters spoke of wanting accessible representatives who can address local problems, improve basic amenities, and create economic opportunities.

Malaysiakini visited Bukit Katil, Ayer Keroh, and Gadek to gauge their sentiments and expectations ahead of polling day...