All the candidates vying in the 16th Melaka polls
Several bigwigs are looking to be elected to another term as assemblymen, including chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh, state PH chief Adly Zahari, and Umno firebrand Dr Akmal Saleh.
BN and PAS-led Perikatan Nasional are joining forces once again, in an election some say could be a precursor to the next general election, while Pakatan Harapan and former component Bersatu have reunited under a pact, though they will clash in a handful of seats.
Several bigwigs are looking to be elected to another term as assemblymen, including BN’s chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh (Tanjung Bidara), Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh (Merlimau) and MCA vice-president Lim Ban Hong (Kelebang).
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