PM urges Melaka voters to reject exploiters of religion, corrupt individuals

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the people of Melaka to use their ballots in the state election tomorrow to reject those who exploit religion for political gain, as well as individuals involved in corruption. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

First Published: Saturday, 14 Nov 2026 9:12 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the people of Melaka to use their ballots in the state election tomorrow to reject those who exploit religion for political gain, as well as individuals involved in corruption.

In a Facebook post tonight, Anwar, who is also Pakatan Harapan chairman, said Melaka voters had an opportunity to send a strong message and become a beacon of hope for those who wanted to see the country free from corruption.

“Over the past few days, we have witnessed the true face of a so-called ‘unity’. For the sake of votes and power, they have stooped so low as to exploit religion by issuing fatwas legitimising support for corrupt individuals, demonising their opponents and even equating the choice of who to vote for with the obligation to perform ablution.

“Tomorrow, the people of Melaka have an opportunity to send a strong message through the ballot box. Reject those who exploit religion and those who hide behind the guise of championing the interests of the community but, in reality, are glorifying corrupt individuals,” he said.

Anwar said the attitude of remaining silent and tolerating corruption had damaged the country for far too long and must be brought to an end through the voters’ choices.

“We must put an end to it at the ballot box tomorrow. Save Melaka. Save the country. Vote for HARAPAN,” he said.

A total of 675,166 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the 16th Melaka State Election, with voter turnout expected to reach 70 per cent. — Bernama