KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — A total of 26 candidates forfeited their election deposits after failing to secure at least. Bersama recorded the highest number of candidates losing their deposits, with 15 of its 16 candidates failing to secure the minimum number of votes required. Bersama leader Lee Chean Chung said the party chose the 16 seats to contest in Melaka based on the profile of voters and the strengths of its.