KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — 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.
Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) recorded the highest number of candidates losing their deposits, with 15 of its 16 candidates failing to secure the minimum number of votes required.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) saw five of its seven candidates lose their deposits, while Pakatan Harapan (PH) suffered the same fate with two of its 24 candidates.
Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra), which fielded a sole candidate in the Gadek state seat, and three independent candidates also lost their contests and forfeited their deposits.
