MELAKA, Oct 30 – Perikatan Nasional (PN) has delayed the announcement of its candidate for one remaining state assembly seat allocated to the coalition under an understanding with Barisan Nasional (BN) for the 16th Melaka State Election.
PN Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar clarified that the delay was due to pending administrative matters rather than a shortage of qualified contenders.
Speaking to reporters following PN’s candidate announcement ceremony at Dewan Muallim Haji Abdul Wahid in Bukit Katil on Thursday night, October 29, 2026, Ahmad Samsuri assured that all seat allocations and candidate names would be finalized before nomination day on Saturday, October 31.
He dismissed speculation that internal disputes among coalition component parties caused the postponement, reiterating that inter-party seat allocations were proceeding smoothly.
Ahmad Samsuri also confirmed that PN had mutually agreed to allocate the Bandar Hilir state seat to MCA under the broader cooperation framework.
Expressing confidence in the coalition’s campaign machinery, he emphasized that PN is contesting with a win-oriented strategy supported by electoral cooperation.
The Election Commission (EC) has set nomination day for Saturday, October 31, early voting for Tuesday, November 10, and polling day for Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Candidate Finalization, Seat Allocations, and Election Timeline
Key candidate decisions, seat allocation agreements, and election timelines include:
- Pending Candidate Announcement: PN holds back candidate declaration for one remaining seat to resolve outstanding administrative details ahead of nomination day.
- Bandar Hilir Seat Allocation: PN confirms mutual agreement to allocate the Bandar Hilir state constituency to MCA.
- Coalition Unity: PN Chairman Ahmad Samsuri refutes claims of internal coalition disputes regarding seat assignments.
- Melaka Election Schedule: Nomination Day on October 31, Early Voting on November 10, and Polling Day on November 14, 2026.
–NMT
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