KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- A total of 26 candidates forfeited their election deposits after failing to secure at least one-eighth of the total votes counted in the 16th Melaka state election.
Melaka Polls: 26 Candidates Lose Deposits, Most From Bersama
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In the Melaka state election, 26 candidates lost their deposits, with most from Bersama.
- Bersama had 15 of its 16 candidates lose deposits.
- Bersatu had five of seven candidates lose deposits.
- BN candidates won key seats with significant majorities.
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- Free Malaysia Today Bersama aims to not lose deposits, win at least 1 seat in Melaka polls
- New Straits Times 26 Melaka election candidates forfeit deposits, most from Bersama
- Bernama Melaka Polls: 26 Candidates Lose Deposits, Most From Bersama (this story)
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