MELAKA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took Pakatan Harapan's campaign to the ground on Thursday (Nov 12), meeting voters and traders in Taman Krubong Jaya here before heading to Machap Baru to rally support for the coalition's candidate.
The Prime Minister began his walkabout at a row of shophouses and Malay hawker stalls in Taman Krubong Jaya, stopping to greet voters ahead of Saturday's state election.
He then made his way to Machap Baru New Village in Alor Gajah, arriving at the night market at about 6.48pm.
Accompanied by Pakatan candidate Datuk Ginie Lim, Anwar walked through the night market, shaking hands and greeting traders and visitors.
Supporters cheered and waved flags as he made his way to a nearby ceramah site, where the crowd chanted “Reformasi”.
Anwar later took to the stage and greeted the crowd in Mandarin with “da jia hao” (Hello, everyone).
He said he had visited Machap five years ago and returned this time to show his support for Lim, adding that he hoped to bring about change.
He also called on voters from all races to support Pakatan.
Anwar left the area after his brief address, with his visit lasting about 20 minutes, before making his way to town for more Pakatan campaigning programmes.
Also present were PKR vice-president Datuk Chang Lih Kang, its international bureau chairman Dr Maszlee Malik, former PKR vice-president Tian Chua and DAP Ipoh Timur MP Howard Lee.
