PETALING JAYA: An Amanah leader has called for party vice-president and former chief minister Adly Zahari to be named Pakatan Harapan's (PH) poster boy for the Nov 14 polls in Melaka.
Federal territories Amanah deputy chairman Hayatul Kamil noted Adly's administrative experience as Melaka chief minister from 2018 to 2020, and as federal deputy defence minister since December 2022.
"This experience puts him at a higher standard than other local (PH) leaders, who may be more active merely at the state level.
"His administration is often viewed in a positive light by the people of Melaka because of his inclusive and people-friendly approach," Hayatul said in a statement.
The Bandar Tun Razak Amanah chief said making Adly PH's candidate for chief minister would convey a message of stability and credibility ahead of the state election.
He said PH must determine its poster boy early on, to curb perceptions of power struggles and shore up voter confidence.
Adly, who represented the Bukit Katil state constituency for two terms, was Melaka chief minister for two years before his administration collapsed following the Sheraton Move.
Hayatul's statement follows speculation that a PKR leader could be put forth as PH's chief minister candidate for the Melaka polls.