KUALA LUMPUR: Weaknesses in rural election machinery and candidates' lack of campaign preparedness contributed to Pakatan Harapan's defeat in the Melaka election.
The coalition's communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said initial feedback pointed to stronger PH machinery in urban areas than in rural constituencies.
"For Keadilan (PKR), the machinery in urban areas is usually stronger and better prepared.
"The issue lies in the party machinery and its level of preparedness, particularly the candidates' readiness to face and run the campaign.
