Gadek:Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Jegasilan K is focusing on modern agriculture to boost the economy of Gadek. Jegasilan, who is running for the Gadek state seat in the upcoming Melaka polls, sees potential in transforming the area's former rubber plantations into agricultural lands for vegetable cultivation and livestock farming.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Jegasilan believes that these developments could create job opportunities for local youths, reducing their need to seek employment overseas, particularly in Singapore. He emphasized the importance of training and guiding local youths to lead these agricultural initiatives.

Jegasilan also highlighted the potential for Gadek to become a tourism destination, leveraging its natural attractions such as waterfalls and hot springs. He noted that local youths could contribute to developing these sites further.

During his campaign, Jegasilan has received positive feedback from Malay, Chinese, and Indian residents. Key issues raised by residents include water supply, drainage, and road conditions. Jegasilan assured that he aims to be an approachable and accessible representative.

In the Gadek state seat contest, Jegasilan faces competition from S. Nadarajah of Barisan Nasional (BN), Laveen Balaprabhakaran (Bersama), and Laila Norinda Maon (Putra). Polling is scheduled for November 14, with early voting on November 10.