PH to launch Harapan action plan on Wednesday - Adly

He said the launching would be officiated by PH chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with other PH leaders.

"We are announcing the plan as we are aware of the existing standard operating procedure (SOP), just to inform that the launch is at 5 pm on Wednesday," he told a media conference here today.

He said PH would be commencing its election campaign with focus on introducing its candidates in 28 state constituencies comprising 18 candidates aged 50 and above and 10 candidates below 40 years old including the youngest candidate aged 21.

Apart from that, he said the focus of PH would give confidence to the people based on its previous track record.

Meanwhile, Adly said the introduction of SOP for the election is a major challenge to PH as activities such as house-to-house visits and rallies are not allowed.

"I hope the media would play an important role especially mainstream media to give more space to more candidates to deliver their messages.

"However, we will comply with all SOPs especially in the new media, by distributing leaflets according to stipulated SOP. Similarly by disseminating information via the mobile approach," he said.

The Election Commission set today as nomination day while polling day for Melaka election is on Nov 20 and early voting on Nov 16 following the dissolution of the State Assembly on Oct 4 when four assemblymen withdrew their support for the chief minister.