Melaka PH chairman dismisses Najib house arrest impact on polls

Melaka's Pakatan Harapan leadership said Wednesday that the coalition's electoral prospects in the upcoming state polls would not be undermined by issues surrounding Najib Razak's house arrest. Adly Zahari, who chairs the PH chapter in the southern state, indicated that voter sentiment would be driven by broader policy considerations rather than developments affecting the former premier. Najib is currently serving a prison sentence at his residence as part of his conviction in a high-profile corruption case. PH officials have increasingly emphasized the need to expand their voter base beyond traditional party members and supporters to achieve victory in the state election. Adly stressed that winning requires attracting independent voters and those from other political backgrounds, signalling a strategic pivot toward middle-ground politics. The coalition has faced mounting pressure to demonstrate it can maintain momentum in state-level contests following mixed results in recent electoral cycles across the region.