MELAKA, Oct 31 — A total of 79 candidates representing various political parties, coalitions and independent. The oldest candidate was Pakatan Harapan's Telok Mas candidate Mohamad Jaafar, 66, while the youngest was the coalition's Kuala Linggi candidate Muhammad Mukhlisul Mubin Julaisapiyah, 24. Parti Bersama Malaysia (BERSAMA), co-founded by former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, is fielding 16 candidates in the 16th Melaka state election, making it the third-largest contender.