Melaka polls: Bersatu says seven candidates carefully selected, not fill-ins

MELAKA: Bersatu is banking on the experience and service records of its seven candidates in the 16th Melaka state election, insisting that none was selected merely to fill a seat.

Melaka Bersatu chairman Datuk Dr Radzi Md Jidin said each candidate had been carefully selected to ensure the party fielded qualified individuals capable of providing the best possible service to the people.

"For example, our candidate for the Pantai Kundor seat, Datin Seri Dr Asmah Samat, is a local and a public health specialist who previously served as a senior deputy director at the Health Ministry.

"Our candidate for the Klebang seat, Datuk Seri Mohamad Ali Mohamad, is also a local who has contributed greatly to the community and previously served as Deputy President of the Dewan Negara," he told reporters today.

Apart from Pantai Kundor and Klebang, Bersatu is also fielding candidates in five other constituencies namely Lendu (Nazri Ramli), Sungai Udang (Major (R) Abdullah Mahadi), Pengkalan Batu (Datuk Norhizam Hassan Baktee), Ayer Keroh (Mohd Hamnaim Mohamad) and Bemban (Muhammad Rabaie Ab Hamid).

Radzi, who is performing the duties of Bersatu deputy president, said the party was confident that its candidates could serve the community effectively if elected as assemblymen.

He said they were also capable of understanding voters' concerns, finding solutions to their problems and ensuring their voices were heard and represented in the Melaka State Legislative Assembly.

"These are among the key considerations behind Bersatu's candidate selection," he said.

On the campaign, Radzi said the party's machinery was operating in an organised manner as the campaign entered its final stretch ahead of polling on Nov 14.

He said Bersatu candidates had also received a positive response from voters, encouraging the party to continue working hard until polling day.

"We have seen positive developments throughout the campaign period. Support for Bersatu continues to gain momentum.

"Whatever the challenges, Bersatu will continue to represent the people's voices and champion their interests," he said.