GE14 | Shortly after being named as the Kelantan menteri besar candidate if Pakatan Harapan captures the state, Nik Omar Nik Abdul Aziz made an online appeal to support the opposition coalition in Wednesday’s polls.

His 14-minute long address in a Facebook live video was mostly done in the style of a sermon, in an apparent display of his religious credentials.

Nik Omar – son of the late former PAS spiritual leader Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, who was revered in the Muslim community – made no mention of PAS in his address.

Instead, he spoke about the problems plaguing the country and urged voters to back Harapan.

"Come May 9, it is our best chance to create his for ourselves, for our children, for our wife, for our family, for our community and for all Malaysians.

"We are given the chance to choose among us who is the best fit to manage the country," he said.

He urged people of all religions, ideologies and interest to come together under Harapan's banner.

The post-live video garnered 3,100 shares within an hour and 2,719 comments.

Earlier today, state Amanah chief Husam Musa confirmed that Nik Omar would be Harapan's candidate for Kelantan menteri besar.

Speaking in Kota Bharu, Husam said Nik Omar was an important icon for the party.

Harapan had been struggling against a formidable PAS in Kelantan, but Nik Omar joining its side has energised the opposition coalition.

The coalition have since deployed him on the campaign trail in other parts of the country, including in Putrajaya, to appeal to Muslim voters.