MELAKA: Pakatan Harapan (PH) says it stands a chance to win the state election if the voter turnout hovers at 70 per cent as predicted by the Election Commission (EC).
Melaka PH chairman Adly Zahari, who is also a former chief minister, said the people were more aware of their responsibility as voters.
"If we look at the population density and that we have already entered Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan, I believe the people of Melaka who live in Kuala Lumpur (for example) have no qualms about returning to vote this Saturday.
"Some of those who like the asam pedas here will of course return home. The issue of them not coming back to their hometowns does not arise," he told a press conference today.
He said while some of the voters might have been disillusioned by politics or continue to worry about the Covid-19 pandemic, the people have become more at ease to be in public places following Melaka's entry into Phase 4.
"It has been more than a month that the people here have been going out to eat at restaurants (for instance). They are not afraid to go out as they used to be."
He said the situation in Melaka differed from the Sabah election, which took place before the commencement of vaccination programmes nationwide.
"And now that the country is rolling out booster shots (for Covid-19 vaccination), the people are not comparing the situation to Sabah. These are among the factors that can help achieve the predicted 70 per cent turnout.
"And if the people (70 per cent turn out) come out to vote, this will positively affect PH's chances at the polls."
Adly, who is also PH's chief minister candidate, said the coalition had managed to convey its messages to all 28 constituencies in the state.
"About 70 per cent of the voters have been acquainted with our candidates. As of now, our focus is more on fulfilling our pledges if we win the election."
