Kuala lumpur: Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said he prefers a small-scale campaign approach to enable him to better understand the needs of the local community.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Aminuddin, who is contesting the Linggi seat in the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election under Pakatan Harapan (PH), has been using this approach since 2008. He believes it allows him to interact more effectively with voters and make them feel more at ease. Aminuddin stated, "I prefer to move alone or with a small team rather than holding large-scale walkabouts because this provides a more personal space for interaction. I feel for the voters. They want to meet the candidates personally, not be surrounded by so many people that they feel uncomfortable."

During a recent event, Aminuddin, who also serves as the Negeri Sembilan PH chairman, encountered Barisan Nasional (BN) incumbent Datuk Mohd Faizal Ramli, who was campaigning in the same area. Despite Linggi traditionally being a BN stronghold, Aminuddin, also the PKR vice-president and state PKR chairman, commented on the positive support he has received from the Indian community.

The 59-year-old Aminuddin, who is also the Port Dickson Member of Parliament, emphasized that his role as caretaker Menteri Besar does not give him any advantage in winning the Linggi seat. He acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating, "This is not an easy task, and I need to work hard to make inroads into this area by winning the hearts of every voter. I remain optimistic and confident that the people in Linggi will translate this positive support into votes for PH on polling day."

In the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, Aminuddin is competing against Mohd Faizal, 54, and Zamri Md Said, 54, from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu). The Linggi state constituency, located in the southern part of Negeri Sembilan, has 20,677 registered voters, including 18,420 ordinary voters, 2,222 military personnel and their spouses, and 35 police personnel as early voters.

The Negeri Sembilan state assembly was dissolved on June 5, with the Election Commission setting August 1 as polling day and July 28 for early voting.