MELAKA, Oct 31 — Seventy-nine candidates representing various political parties, coalitions, and independents have been confirmed eligible to contest in the 16th Melaka State Election on November 14.
Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said Pakatan Harapan will contest 24 seats, followed by Barisan Nasional (BN) with 23, Parti Bersama Malaysia with 16, and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia with seven.
Perikatan Nasional (PN) will contest five seats, Parti Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) one seat, while three candidates will contest as Independents.
"Of the 28 constituencies, there will be 11 straight fights, 11 three-cornered contests, and six four-cornered contests.
"In terms of gender, there are 65 male candidates and 14 female candidates," he said during a media conference at the Ayer Keroh Federal Building today.
Ramlan added that the oldest candidate is Harapan's Telok Mas candidate Mohamad Jaafar, 66, while the youngest is the coalition's Kuala Linggi candidate Muhammad Mukhlisul Mubin Julaisapiyah, 24.
Two candidates are aged between 18 and 29, 14 are aged between 30 and 39, 33 are aged between 40 and 49, 22 are aged between 50 and 59, and eight are aged 60 and above.
He said the campaign period will run until 11.59pm on November 13.
"The EC has established 28 Election Campaign Enforcement Teams (PP-KPR) to monitor the activities of all contesting candidates throughout the campaign period.
"The EC also hopes and reminds all parties to ensure that permitted campaign activities are conducted in a harmonious atmosphere and in compliance with the laws and regulations," Ramlan said.
He also congratulated and commended all returning officers and their teams for ensuring the smooth conduct of today’s nomination proceedings.
"Appreciation and thanks are also extended to the Melaka State Secretary’s office and the departments and agencies under its purview, the Royal Malaysia Police, the Attorney-General's Chambers, the Malaysian Department of Insolvency, the Ministry of Communications, media personnel, and all other parties involved, whether directly or indirectly," he said.
The EC has set November 10 for early voting and November 14 as polling day for the 16th Melaka State Election.
For the latest news on the 16th Melaka State Election, visit https://election.bernama.com/prn/melaka/2026/.
