MELAKA, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Ayer Keroh state seat Kerk Chee Yee aims to turn the constituency into a transformation hub that can provide more opportunities for young people, while encouraging them to remain in the state and build their lives there.
Kerk, 34, who is seeking a third term as the incumbent, said the plan was among the initiatives he hoped to realise if given the mandate to continue representing the constituency in the 16th Melaka State Election.
“We hope Ayer Keroh can be the starting point for us to realise this ambition, as the constituency has the potential to become a transformation hub for youths,” he told reporters after inspecting the early voting process at the Melaka police contingent headquarters here today.
Kerk said various initiatives for youths had been implemented during his previous tenure as a state executive councillor, including the provision of 500 units of Rumah Belia Melaka and the establishment of Melaka Artificial Intelligence of Things.
With three days remaining in the campaign for the polls, Kerk said his focus was on highlighting his various achievements and initiatives throughout his tenure.
He said he would continue to focus on visiting more areas and voter groups, particularly through ground engagements and face-to-face interactions.
Kerk also said he was open to receiving any criticism regarding his performance during his two terms as the Ayer Keroh assemblyman, and pledged to address any shortcomings for the well-being of the constituency's residents.
On today's early voting, Kerk hoped voters would turn out to fulfil their responsibility, noting that state elections held separately from general elections typically recorded lower voter turnout.
Meanwhile, Perikatan Nasional candidate Datuk Seri Michael Gan Peng Lam, who also visited the same early voting centre, expressed satisfaction with the process and hoped it would proceed smoothly until 5 pm today.
“Polling day is an important occasion that will determine the success of the candidates contesting... so I hope every voter will make their choice wisely,” Gan said.
Also seen outside the polling centre was Bersatu candidate Mohd Hamnaim Mohamad.
Ayer Keroh is witnessing a four-cornered contest involving the three candidates mentioned above and Parti Bersama Malaysia’s Muhammad Muhaimin Lau Abdullah.
Polling day has been set for Saturday.
Get the latest news on the 16th Melaka State Election at https://election.bernama.com/prn/melaka/2026/.
-- BERNAMA