PKR denies using khalwat accusations as political weapons ahead of Melaka vote

During a ceremony with Yayasan Selangor students, PKR vice-president Amirudin Shari dismissed allegations that the party sets up khalwat traps to weaken political opponents, stating that such tactics are not part of PKR’s approach. The comment followed the Selangor Islamic Religious Department’s recent detention of a former minister over alleged khalwat with a woman linked to an NGO in Petaling Jaya. Earlier, Bersama co-founder Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad admitted he was one of two individuals detained on Oct 15 for suspected khalwat, expressed regret, and apologized to his wife and family, promising to cooperate with authorities.

Shari, also Pakatan Harapan’s election strategy director, said the coalition will finalize candidate choices for the upcoming Melaka state election within a week, aiming to field community-oriented candidates and possibly allow newcomers in weaker seats. He added that talks about a potential alliance with Bersatu are not yet concluded. PKR has confirmed it will contest nine seats in Melaka, and its secretary-general Fuziah Salleh indicated the coalition could contest more if PKR fields candidates in those constituencies.