“If there are differences of opinion, put forward arguments to support them,” said Adly, who is contesting the Bukit Katil state seat, at PH’s daily press conference at its main operations room in Bukit Baru here today.

Citing the use of the word “sakau” (colloquial term for embezzlement) during campaigning, he said the term could be seen as provocative, but the underlying issues, including accountability and transparency, deserved to be discussed as developments at the national level also affected the people of Melaka.

Adly also criticised PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang for likening the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) to a “Dajjal approach”, invoking the Islamic end-times figure associated with deception.

“Does PAS want to continue defending politics of labelling? Melaka PH rejects the use of religious sentiments to frighten the people and maintains that brotherhood among Muslims, respect for all humanity and justice for everyone are the foundations of harmony in Malaysia.

“The people should therefore assess political agreements based on their content and arguments, not extreme religious labels,” he said.

On Wednesday, Abdul Hadi, in a social media post, described the CSA as a Dajjal approach in the end times, saying it turned political power from a trust to be upheld for all into a means of forcing oneself to remain in power.

On Oct 29, the MADANI Government signed a CSA with six Bersatu MPs led by its president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, as well as seven other MPs, including Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.

Besides committing to support the passage of the Supply Bill 2027 (Budget 2027), the CSA also provides for support for the government's proposed institutional reform agenda.

Polling is on Nov 14, with early voting set for Nov 10.

For updates on the state election, visit https://election.bernama.com/prn/melaka/2026/.

-- BERNAMA