Melaka Polls: Farzana Takes PM's Advice To Focus On Local Issues, Intensifies Final Phase Campaign

MELAKA, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Farzana Hayani Mohd Nasir is taking to heart the advice of PH chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to prioritise the solution of local issues as she enters the final phase of the 16th Melaka state election campaign.

The candidate for Kelebang state constituency affectionately known as "Nana" said the advice from the Prime Minister serves as her guide in engaging with voters and addressing long-standing problems faced by the people in the area she is contesting.

She described Anwar’s work ethic and resilience as a source of motivation, spurring her to intensify her efforts over the remaining four days of the election campaign.

"Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has consistently urged us to focus on local issues to focus on resolving matters that have long remained unaddressed, especially here in N14 Kelebang.

"I personally look to his work ethic as an example; despite being nearly 80 years old, he remains incredibly active even more so than I am. He often has more scheduled engagements in a single day than I do, and I draw inspiration from his spirit and determination to continue helping the people," she said.

She said this following a small-group campaign talk held at the PH main operations centre for the Kelebang constituency here last night.

The Tangga Batu division chief of the Keadilan Youth wing (AMK) said she has arranged a more packed schedule to meet as many local residents as possible, noting that her campaign has already reached approximately 80 per cent of the voters in the constituency.

"I am continuing to push forward with an even tighter schedule, incorporating more activities such as community outreach visits and walkabouts. We are focusing on reaching as many people as possible shaking the hands of my voters and, God willing, we will continue to campaign aggressively right up until the final day," she said.

Regarding her approach to winning over young voters, Farzana noted that various initiatives have been launched, including sports and welfare activities, as well as e-sports tournaments such as *Mobile Legends*.

She is also making full use of social media platforms and digital campaigns to encourage young people especially those living away from home to return and fulfill their duty to vote.

The Election Commission has set November 14 as the polling day for the Melaka state election, with early voting scheduled for today.

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

-- BERNAMA