Summary
- Melaka voters cast their ballots today, November 14, 2026.
- Najib’s house arrest controversy dominates final campaign discussions.
- 79 candidates compete for 28 state seats amid shifting political alliances.
MELAKA, November 14 — Melaka voters head to the polls today to elect representatives for 28 state seats, with 79 candidates contesting amid political tensions surrounding former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s house arrest.
Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) have defended the conditional royal pardon, while Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders criticised the arrangement.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke’s resignation announcement further intensified political debate, although Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had yet to accept it.
Political analysts said the controversy had overshadowed local concerns, including employment, living costs and development, as voters decide the state’s next government.
