# PKR to contest nine Melaka seats, Pakatan to unveil full line-up on Oct 24

> PKR will run for nine Melaka state seats as part of Pakatan Harapan, with full candidate list revealed Oct 24.
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/16/pkr-to-contest-nine-melaka-seats-ph-to-unveil-full-line-up-on-october-24/239323
- Author: Ben Tan
- Published: 2026-10-16T14:04:23+00:00
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## PKR to contest nine Melaka seats
PKR will contest nine state seats in Melaka state election as part of Pakatan Harapan.

> PKR has committed to nine seats as part of PH’s efforts to mount a strong challenge in the melaka polls
## PH to unveil full line-up Oct 24
PH chairman Datu Seri Anwar Ibrahim will announce all candidates at Hang Jebat Stadium on October 24.

> the names of pkr candidates, together with those from other ph component parties, would be officially announced by coalition chairman datu seri anwar ibrahim on october 24
## Election timeline set
Election Commission set nomination for October 31, early voting November 10, polling November 14.

> the election commission has set october 31 for nomination, november 10 for early voting and november 14 for polling
## PKR's election strategy
PKR will only contest under PH with no formal agreements with other parties.

> the party will contest only under ph, as no formal political or electoral agreements had been made with other parties
## PKR's preparation status
PKR's candidate selection is almost finalised ahead of Melaka state election.

> the party’s preparations for the state election are now in its final stages, with the candidate selection almost finalised
## Historical context
In 2021, Barisan Nasional won 21 of 28 Melaka state seats.

> in the 2021 state election, barisan nasional won 21 of the 28 seats, while ph secured five and perikatan nasional won two
## Key takeaway

PKR will contest nine Melaka state seats in November election as part of Pakatan Harapan, with candidates announced by Anwar Ibrahim on October 24.