MELAKA, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Reaching out to vulnerable groups and helping residents in need of welfare assistance have been among the priorities of Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Paya Rumput state constituency, Datuk Azman Abidin, throughout his campaign for the 16th Melaka State Election.
Azman said his grassroots approach had enabled him to identify the needs of residents firsthand, including families requiring welfare assistance and access to health screening services.
"We are currently looking into the most appropriate forms of assistance to ease the burden on these families, who also require support in terms of healthcare.
"This is my second visit here, and it is clear that this particular family needs assistance, not only in terms of health screenings but also monthly financial aid," he told Bernama during a house-to-house health screening programme in Krubong Jaya today.
He stressed that direct engagement with the community was crucial to identifying residents' needs, particularly families who might have been overlooked and had yet to receive welfare assistance, to ensure they were not left behind.
Commenting on the campaign ahead of polling day this Saturday, Azman said this was a crucial period for candidates to ensure voters understood their respective offers and proposals before making their choices.
He said the remaining campaign period should be used effectively to engage with voters and allow them to assess their options, including the changes he hoped to bring to the constituency.
"The campaign atmosphere here is heating up as we approach polling day this Saturday, but it remains calm. If the people of Paya Rumput want change, they must be bold enough to pursue it, and I am offering myself to help make that happen.
"I urge voters in the Paya Rumput constituency to come out early and fulfil their civic duty this Saturday," he said.
Get the latest news on the 16th Melaka State Election at https://election.bernama.com/prn/melaka/2026/.
-- BERNAMA