Adly Zahari campaigns for Pakatan Harapan in Melaka polls, promising opposition allocations and urging early voters to back federal economic record

Adly Zahari, campaigning for Pakatan Harapan in the Melaka polls, promises to maintain allocations for opposition representatives and urges early voters to support the federal government's economic achievements, citing improvements in salary and currency stability since the pandemic.

Malaysiakini Malaysiakini+2 sources9 November 2026 · 08:23 UTC
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Adly Zahari, the Melaka Pakatan Harapan chairman, is campaigning vigorously ahead of the state polls, emphasizing the importance of financial allocations for opposition representatives. He stated, “Based on my own experience as an opposition member, the absence of such allocations makes it difficult for assembly members to manage their service centres and assist the community.”1

Adly highlighted that during Pakatan's previous governance in 2018, they were the first to provide such allocations, which he believes are crucial for effective community service. He urged early voters, particularly public servants, to recognize the federal government's economic progress, noting, “The administration under the Prime Minister has delivered on long-overdue promises, including salary increases.”3

With early voting set for November 10 and polling on November 14, Adly is focused on securing support in 15 contested seats. He remarked, “We hope early voters appreciate these achievements and support continuing these policies.”

Adly also addressed local issues, such as the need for flood mitigation projects, stating, “The project's effectiveness must be measured by a reduction in affected areas, flood depth, and recession time.” He aims to ensure that small traders, especially women, receive targeted support through grants and training in digital marketing.

As the campaign intensifies, Adly's team is prepared for early polling, having undergone extensive training to engage voters effectively.

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“Adly cited the 2018 precedent when Harapan became the first state administration to fund opposition assembly members, and noted that without such allocations, service centres become difficult to manage. He also highlighted the Sungai Rambai flood mitigation project, stressing that its effectiveness must be measured by reduced flood depth and recession time.”
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MalaysiakiniMalaysiakini
“MALACCA POLLS | Pakatan Harapan is committed to continuing allocations to opposition representatives should it return to govern Malacca, a practice implemented when the coalition led the state government in 2018.”
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Malay MailMalay Mail
“Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim said campaign strategies must adapt to changing communication trends, particularly when reaching out to young people who are more active on social media.”
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The StarThe Star
“Over 12,500 military and police personnel, along with their spouses, are registered for early voting on Nov 10.”
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