November 11, 2026

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim To Lead Pakatan Harapan’s Final Campaign Surge In Melaka

PM Anwar Ibrahim Melaka state election PH campaign

MELAKA, Nov 11  – Pakatan Harapan (PH) Chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will lead the coalition’s final campaign push across Melaka on Thursday, November 12, 2026, ahead of polling day for the 16th Melaka State Election this Saturday.

Melaka PKR Acting Chairman Adam Adli Abd Halim announced at a press conference at the PH Main Operations Room on Wednesday, November 11, that the Prime Minister’s campaign tour will commence at noon before culminating in two major campaign rallies in the evening.

“We will begin campaigning as early as noon. Datuk Seri (Anwar) will come to Melaka and campaign at several locations before concluding the day with mega ceramah at two venues in the evening,” Adam Adli stated.

The campaign finale will feature two flagship events:

  • Bukit Baru Mega Ceramah: Held in front of the Hang Tuah Jaya Parliamentary Service Centre.
  • Paya Rumput Mega Ceramah: Serving as the second grand finale location.

A total of 687,697 registered voters are eligible to cast ballots across 28 state assembly constituencies on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

The electoral contest features 79 candidates fielded across multiple political coalitions and independent banners: Pakatan Harapan (contesting 24 seats), Barisan Nasional (23 seats), Parti Bersama Malaysia (16 seats), Bersatu (7 seats), Perikatan Nasional (5 seats), Parti Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia (1 seat), and independent candidates (3 seats).

Campaign Timetable, Rally Locations, and Seat Contests

Key campaign schedules, rally venues, and electoral statistics include:

  • PH Campaign Leader: Prime Minister and PH Chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
  • Campaign Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 (starting at 12:00 PM).
  • Grand Finale Venues: Bukit Baru (Hang Tuah Jaya Service Centre) and Paya Rumput.
  • Electorate Size: 687,697 eligible voters across 28 state assembly seats.
  • Coalition Seat Allocations: PH (24 seats), BN (23), Parti Bersama Malaysia (16), Bersatu (7), PN (5), PERKASA (1), and Independents (3).

–NMT