Fahmi Extends Polling Day Wishes To Melaka Electors Ahead Of Saturday’s State Election

MELAKA, Nov 13 – Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has extended his “Happy Voting” wishes to electors in the 16th Melaka State Election ahead of polling day on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

In a Facebook message posted on Friday, November 13, Fahmi—who also serves as Pakatan Harapan (PH) Communications Director—urged Melaka voters to place their trust and support behind the coalition’s candidates.

He accompanied his message with a series of traditional Malay pantun emphasizing the importance of electing capable, wise, and dedicated leaders to represent the state.

28-Seat Contest Line-Up and Turnout Projections

A total of 79 candidates are competing across Melaka’s 28 State Legislative Assembly constituencies:

• Pakatan Harapan (PH): 24 seats
• Barisan Nasional (BN): 23 seats
• Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama): 16 seats
• Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu): 7 seats
• Perikatan Nasional (PN): 5 seats
• Parti Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia (Putra): 1 seat
• Independents: 3 seats

According to the Election Commission (EC), 675,166 ordinary voters are eligible to cast their ballots on Saturday, with overall voter turnout projected to reach 70 percent.

Polling Day Message, Seat Distribution, and Voter Projections

Key pre-polling highlights, candidate allocations, and Election Commission targets include:

• Ministerial Appeal: Communications Minister and PH Communications Director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil wished voters “Happy Voting” via Facebook, sharing pantun urging the selection of capable leaders.
• Total Contested Seats: 28 Melaka State Legislative Assembly seats contested by 79 candidates.
• Party Breakdown: PH (24), BN (23), Parti Bersama Malaysia (16), Bersatu (7), PN (5), Putra (1), and Independents (3).
• Electorate & Turnout Target: 675,166 eligible ordinary voters on Saturday, Nov 14, with the EC projecting a 70% voter turnout.

–NMT