Ab Rauf tells Melaka voters: Come early, bring your IC, decide your candidate

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh has left it entirely to voters to decide their preferred candidates in tomorrow’s 16th Melaka State Election. — Bernama pic

First Published: Friday, 13 Nov 2026 2:20 PM MYT

MELAKA, Nov 13 — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh has left it entirely to voters to decide their preferred candidates in tomorrow’s 16th Melaka State Election.

The Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Tanjung Bidara seat also urged voters to turn out in full force to fulfil their responsibility of electing their representatives.

“Voters, don’t forget to bring your identity card tomorrow first. Come out early as rain is expected in the afternoon,” he said.

He was speaking to reporters after the opening ceremony of the Koa Denko Malaysia Sdn Bhd Factory in Ayer Keroh here today.

Commenting on the election campaign, which ended today, Ab Rauf acknowledged that the two-week period had not been easy, with all parties working hard to secure the people’s confidence.

“I see that this two-week campaign has not been easy, although it was not as challenging as previous campaigns. Nevertheless, we do not underestimate the efforts of all parties who have worked together to gain the people’s trust,” he said.

As announced by the Election Commission (EC), a total of 675,166 ordinary voters are eligible to cast their ballots to elect representatives for the 28 State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats.

A total of 79 candidates from various political parties and among Independents are contesting in the election following the nomination process on October 31.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) is contesting in 24 seats, followed by BN with 23 candidates, Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) with 16, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) with seven, Perikatan Nasional (PN) with five, Parti Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) with one, and three Independent candidates.

In the 15th Melaka State Election held on November 20, 2021, BN won 21 of the 28 seats, while PH secured five and PN two.

For the latest updates on the 16th Melaka State Election, visit https://election.bernama.com/prn/melaka/2026/. — Bernama