Melaka polls: Four parties bring colourful atmosphere to Klebang nomination centre

MELAKA: Supporters of four political parties turned up in large numbers at the Klebang Japerun Complex here today, creating a colourful atmosphere ahead of nomination for the Klebang seat.

Supporters of Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, Bersatu and Bersama began gathering as early as 7.30am, waving party flags and banners while wearing their respective party colours.

Chants and cheers could be heard from the various groups as they rallied behind their candidates, reflecting the enthusiasm of the respective party machinery ahead of the nomination process.

Several party leaders were also present to accompany their candidates, including MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong and Bersama co-founder Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

As of 8.30am, candidates from BN, Bersama and Bersatu had been seen entering the nomination centre.

MCA's Datuk Lim Ban Hong is defending the seat, while PH has named Farzana Hayani Mohd Nasir as its candidate. Bersatu is fielding Datuk Seri Mohamad Ali Mohamed, while Bersama has named Young Jie Yu to contest the seat.

The atmosphere remained lively but orderly, with about 50 police personnel deployed from as early as 6am to maintain security around the complex.