Adly Zahari, the chairman of the Pakatan Harapan coalition in Melaka, publicly defended the party’s youthful candidate for the Kuala Linggi state‑assembly seat. The candidate’s full name is Mohammad Mukhlisul Mubin Julasapiyah. Zahari’s remarks came amid criticism directed at the selection of a young representative. He argued that the candidate possesses the qualities needed to serve the constituency. The defense was made in the state capital, emphasizing the party’s commitment to nurturing new leadership.