KUALA LUMPUR: Weaknesses in rural election machinery and candidates’ lack of campaign preparedness contributed to Pakatan Harapan’s defeat in the Melaka election.
The coalition’s communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said initial feedback pointed to stronger PH machinery in urban areas than in rural constituencies.
“For Keadilan (PKR), the machinery in urban areas is usually stronger and better prepared.
“The issue lies in the party machinery and its level of preparedness, particularly the candidates’ readiness to face and run the campaign.
“So there are several matters that will be examined,” he told reporters at Razak Mansion.
Fahmi said the party would review its performance to identify areas for change and improvement.
“This is an experience. We take lessons from it and reflect on what happened,” he said.
He said the PH Presidential Council would meet this week to review its performance.
Fahmi described DAP’s performance as a positive development, as the party retained all four seats it contested: Ayer Keroh, Kesidang, Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir.
PH won only four of the 28 seats in yesterday’s Melaka election, while Barisan Nasional secured 21 seats to retain a simple majority.