Adly bin Zahari
Candidate · P135 Alor Gajah (2022)
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Due-diligence summary
AI-prepared from 24 records · 22 Oct 2026Current
- Deputy Minister of Defence, Unity Government under PM Anwar Ibrahim and Minister Mohamad Hasan, since 10 December 2022N20
- Member of Parliament for P135 Alor Gajah (AMANAH/PH) since the 2022 general electionE1N19
- AMANAH Vice-President since September 2021 and AMANAH Malacca State Chairman since August 2017; previously party Treasurer-GeneralN15
- Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly for N17 Bukit Katil since May 2018, retained in the 2021 snap election; records do not state whether the state seat was vacated after election to ParliamentN18E2
Overall due diligence
High
Enhanced due diligence required
The records show senior executive office (Deputy Minister of Defence; former Malacca Chief Minister) which creates high PEP and public-resource exposure, while no legal or integrity matter appears on the record.
Electoral resilience
Medium
Won three of four contests recorded (2018, 2021, 2022) after losing in 2013, but majorities fell from 3,159 (2018) to 1,057 (2021) to 890 (2022).
Political continuity
Elevated
Left PAS for AMANAH in 2015 and moved from state Chief Minister (2018-2020) to Opposition Leader (2020-2022) to federal deputy minister (2022-), with coalition turnover in Malacca in 2020.
Integrity signal
Clear
No allegation, charge, conviction or court matter appears anywhere in the records; no MACC, court-registry or regulator checks were included, so this reflects record coverage only.
Financial / corporate
Open
Records note only an unnamed pre-political engineering and corporate-sector career; no SSM company-registry, GLC, asset-declaration or credit checks are included.
Key record
- 1971Reported born 15 February 1971 in Durian Tunggal, Malacca.N5
- 2011-2015Held the position of PAS Malacca Commissioner.N7
- 2013Contested N9 Durian Tunggal for PAS/PR and lost.E4
- 2015Left PAS and joined its splinter party AMANAH.N6N14
- 2018Won N17 Bukit Katil with 11,226 votes and a 3,159-vote majority, and was sworn in on 11 May 2018 as the 11th Chief Minister of Malacca until March 2020.E3N8N17
- 2020Became State Leader of the Opposition of Malacca on 24 April 2020 after the change of state government.N16N17
- 2021Retained Bukit Katil with 6,805 votes and a 1,057 majority as the sole winner for his party in Malacca, and became AMANAH Vice-President in September 2021.E2N8N18N15
- 2022Won P135 Alor Gajah with 28,178 votes and a majority of 890, was appointed Deputy Minister of Defence on 10 December 2022, and relinquished the Malacca Opposition Leader post on 13 December 2022.E1N19N20N16
- 2023Reported to have been named among leaders proposed to the Cabinet to replace the late Salahuddin Ayub as Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living.N9
- 2026As Deputy Minister of Defence, made statements on AKPS veteran recruitment and Budget 2026/2027 ranger funding, on consolidating over 300 veterans' associations, and on the ASEAN Observer Team for the Cambodia-Thailand border.N1N2N10
Risk profile
How much due-diligence attention each area needs — not a finding of wrongdoing.
- PEP exposureVery high
Sitting Deputy Minister of Defence and former state Chief Minister, both senior executive offices.
- Political influence & networksHigh
Former Malacca Chief Minister, AMANAH Vice-President and Malacca State Chairman, now a federal deputy minister.
- Public procurement interfaceMedium
Sits in a procurement-heavy ministry and cites public-funded veteran programmes, but records document no procurement decisions or contracts.
- Corporate / GLC exposureOpen
No company, GLC or foundation roles are recorded; no registry checks were included.
- Litigation historyOpen
No court or legal matter appears in the records, and no court-registry search is included.
- Regulatory / criminal findingsOpen
No regulatory or criminal finding is recorded and no MACC or regulator checks were included.
- Financial transparencyOpen
No asset declaration, disclosure or financial statement records are included.
- Media & reputationLow
Media records are official-duty announcements on defence and party matters with no controversy reported.
Key roles & positions
- Deputy Minister of Defence, 10 December 2022 to presentN20
- Member of Parliament for Alor Gajah, from the 2022 general electionE1N19
- State Leader of the Opposition of Malacca, 24 April 2020 to 13 December 2022N16
- 11th Chief Minister of Malacca, 11 May 2018 to March 2020N17
- Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly for Bukit Katil, from May 2018, retained 2021N18E3E2
- AMANAH Vice-President from September 2021; AMANAH Malacca State Chairman from August 2017; previously Treasurer-GeneralN15
- PAS Malacca Commissioner, 2011-2015; PAS member until 2015N7N6
- Reported to have worked as an engineer and in the corporate sector before politics, holding a UTM electrical engineering degreeN13
Networks & connections
- Serves as deputy to Defence Minister Mohamad Hasan in the Anwar Ibrahim Unity Government administration.N20
- Met Cambodia's Secretary of State for Defence on 22 April 2026 in his deputy-minister capacity regarding the ASEAN Observer Team on the Cambodia-Thailand border.N10
- Reported to have been named among leaders proposed to the Cabinet to replace the late Salahuddin Ayub; the records show a proposal, not an appointment.N9
- Cited the Pahang state government's veteran health-card distribution as a state-level example while stating there is no specific MINDEF or JHEV ATM cooperation policy with state governments.N3N4
Corporate / GLC roles
- Reported pre-political employment in the corporate sector; no company, directorship or shareholding is named in the records.N13
Key findings
- Holds senior executive office: Deputy Minister of Defence since December 2022 and the 11th Chief Minister of Malacca from May 2018 to March 2020.N17N20
- Electoral record covers four contests: lost N9 Durian Tunggal in 2013, then won Bukit Katil in 2018 and 2021 and Alor Gajah in 2022 with narrowing majorities.E4E3E2E1N8
- Party path runs from PAS (member until 2015, Malacca Commissioner 2011-2015) to AMANAH, where he holds vice-presidential and state-chairman posts.N6N7N14N15
- Defence-portfolio activity in the records is confined to veterans' welfare and regional security statements, including AKPS recruitment, veterans' association consolidation and the ASEAN Observer Team.N1N2N3N4N10
- No allegation, charge, conviction, acquittal or litigation is recorded against him in any of the supplied records.N1N2N3N4N8N9N10N13N15N16N17N18N19N20
Red flags / areas of concern
- The public record supplied is thin outside election results and ministerial statements: no court-registry, MACC, SSM, asset-declaration or credit material is included.E1N1N13
- His portfolio sits over a procurement-heavy ministry and public funds are cited for veteran recruitment and health cards, yet the records contain no procurement, tender or contract detail.N1N3N20
- The official GE15 result records a majority of 890 while a reported profile states 820, a discrepancy needing confirmation against the Election Commission record.E1N19
- It is not clear from the records whether the Bukit Katil state seat is still held alongside the Alor Gajah parliamentary seat.N18N19E1
Mitigating factors
- No allegations, charges, convictions or court matters appear anywhere in the records, so there is nothing requiring a legal outcome to be weighed.N1N2N3N4N8N9N10N13N15N16N17N18N19N20
- Electoral mandates are corroborated by official results and by a report verified against them, giving a documented public record of contests and margins.E1E2E3E4N8
- The 2015 PAS-to-AMANAH move is a recorded political fact and is not by itself misconduct.N6N14
Recommended next steps
- 1Search the Malaysian court registry (eJudiciary cause lists, civil and criminal) and the Insolvency Department for any matter naming Adly bin Zahari, and record outcomes.
- 2Check MACC statements and press releases, and Auditor-General reports on the Defence Ministry and the Melaka state government covering his periods in office.
- 3Obtain SSM company-registry searches for directorships and shareholdings, and any available Parliament asset-declaration filings, to close the financial-transparency gap.
- 4Verify all election results and turnouts against Election Commission (SPR) official records, specifically resolving the 890 versus 820 GE15 majority discrepancy.
- 5Confirm the current status of the Bukit Katil state seat and any dual mandate, and review Dewan Rakyat Hansard for committee memberships and defence procurement statements.
- 6Map MINDEF, JHEV ATM and AKPS programme allocations referenced in Budget 2026/2027 to published documents to assess the procurement interface.
Assessment
The records establish a senior office-holder: Deputy Minister of Defence since December 2022, previously the 11th Chief Minister of Malacca (2018-2020), Malacca Opposition Leader (2020-2022) and a three-term election winner after one 2013 defeat. His party path runs from PAS, where he was Malacca Commissioner, into AMANAH in 2015, where he now serves as Vice-President and state chairman. No allegation, charge or litigation appears in the records, so integrity exposure is not shown, but the public record supplied is largely electoral and ministerial-announcement material. Corporate, financial, court-registry and procurement checks remain open and enhanced due diligence is warranted on the basis of his current office alone.
Public-record review · allegations ≠ findings · a charge is not a conviction · every point links to its source record (E official results, R reviewed records, N collected reports). Prepared by AI from the records on this page; not an analyst finding, and it can be wrong.
Promises & delivery
Specific pledges this politician made, and what credible reporting since says happened. The status is assessed by AI from the linked reports — each quoted passage is checked against its source. “Unclear” means no credible report of the outcome was found yet, not that the promise was broken.
Allocate RM133,000 for community projects in Alor Gajah
FulfilledAlor Gajah · Program Jiwa Murni MADANI (PJM) event, Alor Gajah
Where it stands
As of 15 Aug 2026, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari presented the RM133,000 Service Centre Initiative cheque to eight recipients at the Program Jiwa Murni MADANI (PJM) event at Padang Awam Kampung Gadek, Alor Gajah. The recipients, named in the report, included surau boards (Kampung Ulu Batang Melaka, Taman Dimensi, Taman Sri Sutera, Taman MAIM Rumbia, Kampung Gubah Nyalas), the Chee Sen Ting Temple Association in Machap Baru, the Kuan Yen Shrine Association in Batang Pondok, and SJKT Batang Melaka for its GreenLab development. No newer report on this cheque was found.
How it unfolded
The promise was to allocate RM133,000 for community projects and needs in the Alor Gajah area through the Service Centre Initiative, benefiting eight recipients. At the PJM event in Alor Gajah on 15 Aug 2026, Adly Zahari, as Deputy Defence Minister, handed over the RM133,000 cheque to the eight named recipients for various projects and community needs, alongside five Army-built community projects worth RM179,200. Because the cheque was actually presented to the recipients as promised, the commitment was delivered.
Promised
- Bernama — MINDEF Strengthens Community Welfare, Civil-Military Relations In Alor Gajah
Quoted passage
“At the event, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari also presented a RM133,000 cheque for the Service Centre Initiative to benefit eight recipients for the implementation of various projects and community needs.”
What happened
15 Aug 2026 (Malay report): confirms the cheque presentation to eight recipients and lists them.
Bernama — MINDEF Perkukuh Kesejahteraan Komuniti, CIMIC Di Alor GajahQuoted passage
“Menurut MINDEF, pada majlis itu, Timbalan Menteri Pertahanan Adly Zahari turut menyampaikan cek cura Inisiatif Pusat Khidmat berjumlah RM133,000 kepada lapan penerima bagi pelaksanaan pelbagai projek dan keperluan komuniti.”
15 Aug 2026: the RM133,000 cheque was handed to eight recipients in Alor Gajah.
Bernama — MINDEF Strengthens Community Welfare, Civil-Military Relations In Alor GajahQuoted passage
“At the event, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari also presented a RM133,000 cheque for the Service Centre Initiative to benefit eight recipients for the implementation of various projects and community needs.”
Status checked 17 Oct 2026
- Bernama — MINDEF Strengthens Community Welfare, Civil-Military Relations In Alor Gajah
Biography
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- RecordWikidata· 1971Single source
According to Wikidata, Adly bin Zahari was born on 1971-02-15 in Durian Tunggal.
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“date of birth: 1971-02-15; place of birth: Durian Tunggal”
- RecordWikidata· 2011–2015Single source
According to Wikidata, Adly bin Zahari held the position of Pesuruhjaya PAS Melaka, 2011–2015.
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“position held: Pesuruhjaya PAS Melaka; start: 2011-01-01; end: 2015-01-01”
- RecordWikidata· from 2015Single source
According to Wikidata, Adly bin Zahari was a member of National Trust Party, from 2015.
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“member of political party: National Trust Party; start: 2015-01-01”
- RecordWikidata· until 2015Single source
According to Wikidata, Adly bin Zahari was a member of Malaysian Islamic Party, until 2015.
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“member of political party: Malaysian Islamic Party; end: 2015-01-01”
- RecordWikidata· 2018–2020Single source
According to Wikidata, Adly bin Zahari held the position of Chief Minister of Malacca, 2018–2020.
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“position held: Chief Minister of Malacca; start: 2018-05-11; end: 2020-03-02”
- RecordWikidata· from 2018Single source
According to Wikidata, Adly bin Zahari held the position of member of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly for Bukit Katil, from 2018.
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“position held: member of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly; electoral district: Bukit Katil; start: 2018-05-16”
- RecordWikidata· from 2022Single source
According to Wikidata, Adly bin Zahari held the position of member of the Dewan Rakyat for Alor Gajah (Pakatan Harapan), from 2022.
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“position held: member of the Dewan Rakyat; electoral district: Alor Gajah; parliamentary group: Pakatan Harapan; start: 2022-11-19”
- RecordWikidata· from 2022Single source
According to Wikidata, Adly bin Zahari held the position of Deputy Minister of Defence, from 2022.
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“position held: Deputy Minister of Defence; start: 2022-12-10”
- RecordWikidataSingle source
According to Wikidata, Adly bin Zahari was educated at University of Technology Malaysia.
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“educated at: University of Technology Malaysia”
- RecordWikidataSingle source
According to Wikidata, Adly bin Zahari was a member of Malaysian Islamic Party.
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“member of political party: Malaysian Islamic Party”
Legal history & jail time
0
Arrests, charges, convictions, sentences, acquittals and pardons as reported by credible sources. Each item is marked with its stage — a charge is not a conviction — and outcomes are listed where reported.
No legal history found in the sources collected so far.
Scandals & controversies
0
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No scandals or controversies found in the sources collected so far.
In the news
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Political career
- ReportedThe Vibes· 31 Oct 2026Single source
The Vibes reported that Adly Zahari said he takes the four-cornered Bukit Katil contest seriously, saying every party and coalition has its own strengths, and that his campaign would highlight his eight years of service in the constituency and PH's plans.
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““I have served two terms in Bukit Katil, but I have never taken the challenge lightly because we know every party and coalition has its own strengths,” he said.”
- RecordSinar Harian· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Sinar Harian reported that Adly Zahari, a former Chief Minister of Melaka and chairman of the Pakatan Harapan coalition in the state, is defending the Bukit Katil state assembly seat in the 16th Melaka state election against three new candidates.
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“Adly akan berdepan tiga calon baharu iaitu calon PN, Muhammad Ridzuan Mohd Sarif, Dr Aliza Che Amran (Bersama) dan Abu Bakar Sabudin (Bebas).”
- RecordFree Malaysia Today· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Free Malaysia Today reported that former Melaka chief minister Adly bin Zahari was fielded by PH to contest Bukit Katil in the 16th Melaka state election.
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“For PH, the biggest candidates being fielded are former chief minister Adly Zahari (Bukit Katil) and Azman Abidin (Paya Rumput), a political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.”
- RecordThe Vibes· 31 Oct 2026Single source
The Vibes reported that Adly Zahari is the Pakatan Harapan candidate and incumbent for the N17 Bukit Katil state legislative seat in Melaka, and will contest against Muhammad Ridzuan Mohd Sarif of Perikatan Nasional, Dr Aliza Che Amran of Parti Bersama Malaysia, and independent candidate Abu Bakar Sabudin.
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“In the Bukit Katil constituency, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate and incumbent, Adly Zahari, will face off against Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate, Muhammad Ridzuan Mohd Sarif.”
- RecordAstro Awani· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Astro Awani reported that Adly Zahari, the Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Bukit Katil state legislative assembly seat and deputy president of Parti Amanah Negara, faced a four-way contest against Mohd Ridzuan Mohd Shariff of Pas, Dr Aliza Che Amran of Parti Bersama and independent candidate Abu Bakar Sabudin, with polling set for 14 November 2026.
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“Beliau berdepan pertandingan empat penjuru menentang Mohd Ridzuan Mohd Shariff daripada Pas yang mewakili PN, Dr Aliza Che Amran daripada Parti Bersama serta calon Bebas, Abu Bakar Sabudin.”
- ReportedAstro Awani· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Astro Awani reported that Adly Zahari said the Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional cooperation presented a challenge he did not regard lightly, and that he left voters to assess his eight years of service including 22 months heading the state administration.
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“Kerjasama Barisan Nasional (BN) dan Perikatan Nasional (PN) diakui memberi cabaran kepada penyandang kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Bukit Katil.”
- RecordUtusan Malaysia· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Utusan Malaysia reported that Adly Zahari won the Bukit Katil seat in the 15th Melaka state election with a majority of 1,057 votes, defeating candidates from BN, Perikatan Nasional and an independent.
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“Pada PRN Melaka Ke-15, Adly memperoleh majoriti 1,057 undi selepas menewaskan tiga calon lain iaitu Datuk Hasnoor Sdg Husin daripada BN, Muhammad Al Afiz Yahya (PN) dan Abdul Hamid (Bebas).”
- RecordSinar Harian· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Sinar Harian reported that Adly Zahari is the Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Bukit Katil state legislative assembly seat in the 2026 Melaka state election, having held the seat since 2018.
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“Adly yang mempertahankan kerusi Bukit Katil sejak 2018 bakal dicabar calon PN, Muhammad Ridzuan Mohd Sarif, 42, yang mewakili Pas.”
- RecordSinar Harian· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Sinar Harian reported that Adly Zahari secured a majority of 1,057 votes at the 15th Melaka state election after defeating three other candidates, and is the Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Bukit Katil state assembly seat in the 16th Melaka state election.
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“Pada PRN Melaka ke-15, Adly memperoleh majoriti 1,057 undi selepas menewaskan tiga calon lain iaitu Datuk Hasnoor Sdg Husin daripada BN, Muhammad Al Afiz Yahya (Perikatan Nasional) dan Abdul Hamid (Bebas).”
- RecordFree Malaysia Today· Nov 2021Single source
Free Malaysia Today reported that Adly Zahari defeated Barisan Nasional's Hasnoor Sidang Husin by a majority of 1,057 votes in the November 2021 Melaka state election.
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“In the November 2021 state election, he defeated Barisan Nasional's Hasnoor Sidang Husin by a majority of 1,057 votes.”
- RecordFree Malaysia Today· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Free Malaysia Today reported that Adly Zahari is Melaka Pakatan Harapan chairman, a former Melaka chief minister, and is seeking to retain the Bukit Katil seat he first won in 2018.
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“Adly, who is Melaka PH chairman, is seeking to retain the seat he first won in 2018.”
- RecordFree Malaysia Today· 14 Nov 2026Single source
Free Malaysia Today reported that Pakatan Harapan's Adly Zahari is contesting the Bukit Katil seat in the Nov 14 Melaka state election and is challenged by Perikatan Nasional's Ridzuan Sarif, Bersama's Aliza Che Amran and independent candidate Abu Bakar Sabudin.
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“Pakatan Harapan's Adly Zahari is in a four-cornered contest to defend the Bukit Katil seat in the Nov 14 Melaka state election. The former Melaka chief minister will be challenged by Perikatan Nasional's Ridzuan Sarif, Bersama's Aliza Che Amran and independent candidate Abu Bakar Sabudin.”
- RecordFree Malaysia Today· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Free Malaysia Today reported that Adly Zahari is standing on the PH-Amanah ticket and has held the Bukit Katil seat since 2018.
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“Adly, yang bertanding atas tiket PH-Amanah berusaha mengekalkan kerusi dimenanginya sejak 2018.”
- RecordBernamaSingle source
Bernama reported that Adly Zahari won the Bukit Katil seat with a majority of 1,057 votes in the 15th Melaka State Election, defeating a Barisan Nasional candidate, a Perikatan Nasional candidate and an independent candidate.
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“In the 15th Melaka State Election, Adly won the Bukit Katil seat with a majority of 1,057 votes, defeating three other candidates - Datuk Hasnoor Sdg Husin of BN, Muhammad Al Afiz Yahya of Perikatan Nasional (PN) and independent candidate Abdul Hamid.”
- RecordBernama· 31 OctSingle source
Bernama reported that Adly Zahari is the Melaka Pakatan Harapan chairman and the incumbent for the Bukit Katil state constituency in the 16th Melaka State Election.
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“He said his confidence was based on the public reception toward Adly, who is the Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman.”
- RecordAstro Awani· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Astro Awani reported that Adly Zahari, the Pakatan Harapan candidate and incumbent for the Bukit Katil state assembly seat, was the first to file his nomination papers at about 9am on nomination day for the 16th Melaka state election.
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“Proses penyerahan borang pencalonan bermula tepat jam 9 pagi dengan Adly menjadi calon pertama mendaftar, diikuti calon Bersama, PN dan Bebas.”
- RecordUtusan Malaysia· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Utusan Malaysia reported that Adly bin Zahari is the sitting state assemblyman and a Pakatan Harapan candidate in the 16th Melaka state election.
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“penyandang kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) yang juga calon PH, Adly Zahari, diberikan mandat semula oleh pengundi.”
- RecordThe Vibes· 31 Oct 2026Single source
The Vibes reported that Adly Zahari of Pakatan Harapan is the incumbent for the Bukit Katil state legislative assembly seat and serves as Deputy Minister of Defence, and is contesting the seat against PAS candidate Mohd Ridzuan Mohd Shariff.
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“Mohd Ridzuan will face the incumbent for the Bukit Katil seat, Datuk Seri Adly Zahari of Pakatan Harapan (PH), who also serves as Deputy Minister of Defence as well as Parti Bersama candidate Aliza Che Amran.”
- RecordUtusan Malaysia· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Utusan Malaysia reported that Adly Zahari is the incumbent member for the Bukit Katil state assembly seat and Deputy Minister of Defence, and is facing PN candidate Mohd Ridzuan Mohd Shariff and Parti Bersama candidate Aliza Che Amran.
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“Mohd. Ridzuan bakal berdepan penyandang kerusi DUN Bukit Katil daripada Pakatan Harapan (PH), Datuk Seri Adly Zahari yang juga Timbalan Menteri Pertahanan serta calon Parti Bersama, Aliza Che Amran.”
- RecordAstro Awani· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Astro Awani reported that Adly Zahari previously led the Melaka administration as Chief Minister from May 2018 to March 2020 and was again selected to contest the Bukit Katil seat.
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“Adly yang pernah menerajui pentadbiran Melaka sebagai Ketua Menteri dari Mei 2018 hingga Mac 2020 sekali lagi diberikan kepercayaan untuk mempertahankan kerusi Bukit Katil.”
- RecordAstro Awani· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Astro Awani reported that Adly Zahari was nominated as the Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Bukit Katil state constituency in the 16th Melaka state election on nomination day.
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“calon Pakatan Harapan (PH) bagi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Bukit Katil, Adly Zahari, pada hari penamaan calon Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) Melaka ke-16, pagi ini”
- RecordUtusan Malaysia· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Utusan Malaysia reported that Adly bin Zahari is the Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Bukit Katil state assembly seat and is the incumbent member for the constituency.
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“Calon Pakatan Harapan (PH), Datuk Seri Adly Zahari tiba di pusat penamaan calon bagi kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Bukit Katil di Dewan Tun Ali, 8.50 pagi ini. Ketibaan Adly yang juga penyandang kerusi berkenaan diiringi Presiden Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah), Mohamad Sabu serta penyokong parti itu.”
- ReportedAstro Awani· 29 Oct 2026Single source
Astro Awani reported that PH Melaka chairman Adly bin Zahari said the coalition was targeting 18 of the 24 Melaka state assembly seats contested and sought to retain the five seats it already held.
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“"Sasaran kita dari awal ialah 18 kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri. Jadi, kita tahu bahawa kita ada kemampuan di 18 kerusi ini dengan berusaha untuk mengekalkan lima kerusi yang kita sudah ada," katanya kepada media selepas menghadiri Majlis Minum Petang Bersama Pengamal Media Melaka di Ayer Keroh, di sini semalam.”
- ReportedSinar Harian· 30 Oct 2026Single source
Sinar Harian reported that Melaka Pakatan Harapan chairman Adly Zahari said the coalition is targeting victory in 18 of the 24 state assembly seats it will contest in the Melaka state election, while defending the five seats it currently holds, based on an assessment of party machinery, candidate strength and voter acceptance.
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“"Sasaran kita dari awal ialah 18 kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri. Jadi, kita tahu bahawa kita ada kemampuan di 18 kerusi ini dengan berusaha untuk mengekalkan lima kerusi yang kita sudah ada," katanya kepada media selepas menghadiri Majlis Minum Petang Bersama Pengamal Media Melaka di Ayer Keroh, di sini pada Jumaat.”
- RecordFree Malaysia Today· 28 Oct 2026Single source
Free Malaysia Today reported that PAS Hang Tuah Jaya committee member Ridzuan Sarif was named as the Perikatan Nasional candidate to challenge Adly Zahari, the Melaka Pakatan Harapan chairman, in Bukit Katil for the Melaka state election.
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“Ahli Jawatankuasa PAS Hang Tuah Jaya, Ridzuan Sarif, pula akan mencabar Pengerusi PH Melaka, Adly Zahari di Bukit Katil.”
- ReportedThe Vibes· 25 Oct 2026Single source
The Vibes reported that Adly Zahari said Pakatan Harapan had not discussed appointing a poster boy for the Melaka election, with the coalition's approach focused on candidates winning their respective state seats.
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“The decision on a ‘poster boy’ had not been discussed at state or PH secretariat level, he said, adding that he was unsure whether the matter had been raised at the coalition’s presidential council.”
- ReportedThe Vibes· 25 Oct 2026Single source
The Vibes reported that Adly Zahari said Pakatan Harapan needs more than 30 per cent of Malay votes to have a chance of winning most of the Melaka seats it contests in the Nov 14 state election.
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“PH needs to secure more than 30 per cent of Malay votes. If we achieve that level, we have a chance of winning most of the seats.”
- RecordThe Vibes· 24 Oct 2026Single source
The Vibes reported that Adly bin Zahari, the former Melaka chief minister and Amanah vice-president, was selected to defend the Bukit Katil constituency in the 14 November 2026 Melaka state election.
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“Former Melaka chief minister and Amanah vice-president Datuk Seri Adly Zahari will defend Bukit Katil.”
- ReportedSinar Harian· 24 Oct 2026Single source
Sinar Harian reported that Adly Zahari said the 21 Pakatan Harapan candidates announced for the Melaka state election comprised five incumbent assembly members, three candidates given another chance after previous contests and 13 new faces.
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““Secara keseluruhan 21 calon, lima penyandang dikekalkan, tiga calon yang pernah bertanding sebelum ini diberi peluang sekali lagi, manakala 13 lagi ialah muka baharu yang belum pernah bertanding dalam pilihan raya,” katanya.”
- ReportedSinar Harian· 24 Oct 2026Single source
Sinar Harian reported that Adly Zahari said the Pakatan Harapan slate included candidates with state and federal administrative experience, such as the Prime Minister's Political Secretary Datuk Azman Abidin contesting the Paya Rumput seat and Mohd Khuzairie Mohd Kamal Kannan contesting the Rembia seat, alongside candidates from professional backgrounds.
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““Azman mempunyai banyak pengalaman pentadbiran, manakala Mohd Khuzairie juga berpengalaman dalam pentadbiran di peringkat kerajaan negeri.”
- ReportedSinar Harian· 24 Oct 2026Single source
Sinar Harian reported that Adly Zahari said Amanah selected Mukhlis Mubin, 23, a law graduate from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, to contest the Kuala Linggi state legislative assembly seat in the 14 November 2026 Melaka state election based on his achievements and talent even though he had not yet attended his convocation ceremony.
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““Walaupun masih belum menghadiri majlis konvokesyen, kita memilihnya berdasarkan pencapaian dan bakat yang ada padanya,” katanya.”
- ReportedMalaysiakini· 19 Sep 2026Single source
Malaysiakini reported that PH Melaka chairman Adly Zahari confirmed on 19 September that discussions were under way with Bersatu and other parties regarding possible election cooperation through the proposed "Pakatan Harapan Plus".
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“Pada 19 September, Adly mengesahkan rundingan sedang berlangsung dengan Bersatu dan parti lain berhubung kemungkinan kerjasama pilihan raya menerusi “Pakatan Harapan Plus”.”
- ReportedUtusan Malaysia· 2018Single source
Utusan Malaysia reported that Amirudin Shari said PH formed the Melaka state government after the 14th general election in 2018 with Adly Zahari appointed Chief Minister of Melaka, and that political changes following the Sheraton Move led to a change of state government before BN regained control of Melaka after the 2021 state election.
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“PH pernah membentuk kerajaan negeri selepas Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-14 (PRU14) pada 2018 dengan Adly Zahari dilantik sebagai Ketua Menteri Melaka. Bagaimanapun, katanya, perubahan politik susulan Langkah Sheraton menyebabkan pertukaran kerajaan negeri sebelum BN kembali menguasai pentadbiran Melaka selepas PRN pada 2021.”
- RecordUtusan Malaysia· 24 Oct 2026Single source
Utusan Malaysia reported that Adly Zahari is the Pakatan Harapan candidate for the N17 Bukit Katil constituency in Melaka.
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“N17 Bukit Katil – Adly Zahari”
- RecordSinar Harian· 24 Oct 2026Single source
Sinar Harian reported that Pakatan Harapan announced a 21-candidate slate for the 14 November 2026 Melaka state election, led by PH Melaka chair Adly bin Zahari.
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“Pakatan Harapan (PH) mengumumkan 21 calon yang akan bertanding pada Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) Melaka, 14 November ini, diketuai Pengerusi PH Melaka, Datuk Seri Adly Zahari.”
- RecordFree Malaysia Today· 15 Oct 2026Single source
Free Malaysia Today reported that Adly Zahari first won Bukit Katil in the 2018 general election with a 3,159-vote majority and retained it in the 2021 Melaka state election with his majority reduced to 1,057 votes.
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“Adly, a former Melaka chief minister, first won Bukit Katil in the 2018 general election with a 3,159-vote majority in a three-cornered contest. He retained the seat in the 2021 Melaka state election, but his majority shrank to 1,057 votes in a four-cornered fight.”
Governance
- RecordThe Vibes· 31 Oct 2026Single source
The Vibes reported that Adly Zahari is the Deputy Defence Minister and Melaka Pakatan Harapan chairman, and is defending the Bukit Katil state seat he has held for two terms.
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“The Deputy Defence Minister said he would continue appealing to voters, particularly with some 4,000 young voters added to the constituency’s electorate.”
Projects & delivery
- ReportedSinar Harian· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Sinar Harian reported that Adly Zahari stated the state government is working to complete a health polyclinic for the constituency and has obtained approval and a budget from the Ministry of Health.
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“Kita juga sedang berusaha untuk melengkapkan poliklinik kesihatan. Sudah dapat kelulusan dan bajet daripada Kementerian Kesihatan,”
- ReportedAstro Awani· 26 Oct 2026Single source
Astro Awani reported that Adly Zahari said the government's government-to-government procurement, including littoral mission ships and FA-50 aircraft from South Korea, is progressing according to plan.
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“Adly berkata proses perolehan kerajaan dengan kerajaan (G2G) yang diamalkan Kerajaan MADANI, termasuk kapal misi pesisir (LMS) dan pesawat FA-50 dari Korea Selatan, menunjukkan kemajuan mengikut perancangan.”
- ReportedBernama· 20 OctSingle source
Bernama reported that Adly Zahari said the government began recruiting veterans into the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) this year, and that funds were allocated under Budget 2026 and Budget 2027 to recruit former military personnel as forest rangers.
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“Adly said the ministry had also allocated funds under Budget 2026 and Budget 2027 to enable former military personnel to be recruited as forest rangers.”
- ReportedUtusan Malaysia· 20 Oct 2026Single source
Utusan Malaysia reported that Adly Zahari cited the Pahang state government's approval and distribution of 5,000 Kad Kesihatan Makmur Edisi Pahlawan worth RM500 each to ATM veterans aged 60 and above residing and registered as voters in the state, as an example of state-level veteran welfare initiatives.
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“Kerajaan Negeri Pahang yang meluluskan serta mengedarkan 5,000 Kad Kesihatan Makmur Edisi Pahlawan bernilai RM500 kepada veteran ATM berusia 60 tahun ke atas yang bermastautin dan berdaftar sebagai pengundi di negeri itu.”
Positions & policy
- ReportedSinar Harian· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Sinar Harian reported that Adly Zahari stated his main focus if re-elected is to complete digital education for children in the Bukit Katil constituency, including for entrepreneurs.
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“Kalau saya diberikan mandat, memang fokus utama saya adalah untuk lengkapkan pendidikan digital untuk anak-anak di DUN Bukit Katil termasuk kepada usahawan.”
- ReportedBernama· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Bernama reported that Adly Zahari said that if given the mandate his main focus would be improving digital education facilities for children and entrepreneurs in the Bukit Katil state constituency.
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“If I am given the mandate, my main focus will certainly be to improve digital education facilities for our children in the Bukit Katil state constituency, as well as for our entrepreneurs”
- ReportedAstro Awani· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Astro Awani reported that Adly Zahari said that if given the mandate his main focus would be completing digital education for children and entrepreneurs in the Bukit Katil state legislative assembly constituency, and that the constituency health polyclinic had already received Ministry of Health approval and a budget allocation.
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“Kalau saya diberikan mandat, memang fokus utama saya adalah untuk lengkapkan pendidikan digital untuk anak-anak kita di DUN Bukit Katil termasuk kepada usahawan-usahawan kita.”
- ReportedUtusan Malaysia· 26 Oct 2026Single source
Utusan Malaysia reported that Adly bin Zahari said Malaysia was using the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting platform to share information and views on regional security.
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“Adly ketika menjawab soalan tambahan hasni mengenai ancaman luar berkata, Malaysia menggunakan platform Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Pertahanan ASEAN (ADMM) bagi perkongsian maklumat dan pandangan berkaitan keselamatan serantau.”
- ReportedUtusan Malaysia· 26 Oct 2026Single source
Utusan Malaysia reported that Adly bin Zahari said the armed forces would conduct continuous surveillance and patrols to keep the Strait of Malacca safe and cooperate with neighbouring countries.
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““Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) akan melaksanakan pengawasan dan rondaan berterusan bagi menjamin keselamatan laluan berkenaan selain Kerjasama dengan negara jiran. “Pendekatan ini bagi memastikan kesiapsiagaan sentiasa berada pada tahap sewajarnya selaras dengan perkembangan keselamatan semasa,” katanya di Dewan Rakyat hari ini.”
- ReportedBernama· 20 OctSingle source
Bernama reported that Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said MINDEF plans to streamline and consolidate more than 300 registered Malaysian Armed Forces veterans' associations down to about 100, operating under parent associations, to make coordination of government assistance more effective.
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“The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) plans to streamline and consolidate more than 300 registered Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans’ associations to facilitate the distribution of assistance to the group, said its Deputy Minister Adly Zahari.”
- ReportedUtusan Malaysia· 20 Oct 2026Single source
Utusan Malaysia reported that Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari told the Dewan Rakyat there is currently no specific policy or form of cooperation between the Defence Ministry or the Armed Forces Veterans Affairs Department (JHEV ATM) and state governments on veterans' affairs.
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“Pada masa ini, tiada dasar atau bentuk kerjasama khusus antara kementerian atau Jabatan Hal Ehwal Veteran (JHEV) ATM dengan kerajaan negeri berkaitan hal ehwal veteran.”
Roles & identity
- RecordSinar Harian· 31 Oct 2026Single source
Sinar Harian reported that Adly Zahari is the Vice President of Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) and Deputy Minister of Defence.
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“PH mempertaruhkan penyandang kerusi berkenaan, Datuk Seri Adly Zahari, 55, yang juga Naib Presiden Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) dan Timbalan Menteri Pertahanan.”
- RecordUtusan Malaysia· 24 Oct 2026Single source
Utusan Malaysia reported that Adly bin Zahari is the chairman of Pakatan Harapan's Melaka state branch.
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“Hadir sama Setiausaha DAP Anthony Loke, Presiden Amanah Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, Naib Presiden PKR yang juga Pengarah Pilihan Raya PH Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari serta Pengerusi PH Melaka Datuk Seri Adly Zahari.”
Electoral record
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Contested 4 elections, won 3.
- GE15 (2022)Won by 890P135 Alor GajahAMANAH · PH · 28,178 votes (38.6%)
- Melaka state election 2021Won by 1,057N17 Bukit KatilAMANAH · PH · 6,805 votes (41.6%)
- Melaka state election 2018Won by 3,159N17 Bukit KatilAMANAH · PH · 11,226 votes (52.1%)
- Melaka state election 20132nd of 2N9 Durian TunggalPAS · PR · 4,329 votes (43.4%)
| Election | Seat | Ticket | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE15 (2022) | P135 Alor Gajah | AMANAH · PH | 28,178 38.6% | Won by 890 |
| Melaka state election 2021 | N17 Bukit Katil | AMANAH · PH | 6,805 41.6% | Won by 1,057 |
| Melaka state election 2018 | N17 Bukit Katil | AMANAH · PH | 11,226 52.1% | Won by 3,159 |
| Melaka state election 2013 | N9 Durian Tunggal | PAS · PR | 4,329 43.4% | 2nd of 2 |
Official gazetted results via the Malaysian Election Corpus (grade A record).
Collected automatically from credible outlets and Wikipedia, then cross-checked: Verified items match the official record, Confirmed items were reported by two or more different outlets, and single-source items are one outlet’s report. Partisan and anonymous claims are never shown.
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