Summary
- 79 candidates confirmed across 28 Melaka constituencies.
- Election features 11 two-way, 11 three-way and six four-way contests.
- Campaigning begins ahead of November 14 polling day.
MELAKA, October 31 — Malaysia’s Election Commission confirmed 79 candidates will contest the November 14 Melaka state election, with no nominations rejected.
Pakatan Harapan leads with 24 candidates, followed by Barisan Nasional with 23, Parti Bersama Malaysia with 16, Bersatu with seven and Perikatan Nasional with five.
The election features 11 two-way contests, 11 three-way races and six four-way battles across 28 constituencies.
The commission said 65 candidates are men and 14 are women, with campaigning continuing until November 13 under the supervision of 28 election enforcement teams.
