PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Melaka voters to reject politicians who exploit religion for political gain and those who defend or glorify corruption in today's 16th state election.
Anwar, who is also Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, said voters had an opportunity to send a strong message through the ballot box and demonstrate their rejection of corruption.
In a Facebook post last night, he criticised what he described as attempts to manipulate religious sentiments for electoral support, including issuing religious rulings to legitimise support for corrupt individuals and portraying political opponents as enemies of religion.
“Over the past few days, we have witnessed the true face of a so-called ‘unity’. For the sake of votes and power, they have stooped so low as to exploit religion by issuing fatwas legitimising support for corrupt individuals, demonising their opponents and even equating the choice of who to vote for with the obligation to perform ablution,” he said.
He said the culture of turning a blind eye to corruption and tolerating wrongdoing had damaged the country's foundations for too long.
“Tomorrow, the people of Melaka have an opportunity to send a strong message through the ballot box. Reject those who exploit religion and those who hide behind the guise of championing the interests of the community but, in reality, are glorifying corrupt individuals,” he said.
Anwar urged voters to put an end to such practices through their electoral choices, adding: “Save Melaka. Save the country. Vote for HARAPAN.”
A total of 675,166 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the state election, with voter turnout expected to reach 70 per cent. - November 14, 2026
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