Anwar awaiting explanation from Melaka DAP over support withdrawal

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated he is still awaiting an explanation from the Melaka chapter of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) concerning their decision to withdraw support for Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab. Rauf Yusoh. Anwar confirmed he has not yet received any feedback from the Melaka DAP leadership regarding this action.

"They (Melaka DAP) will follow up (provide feedback) later, soon, okay. (As of now) they haven't (provided feedback). Not yet, not yet, not yet. I just finished in Parliament (Dewan Rakyat session) this morning," Anwar told reporters after attending a special contribution ceremony for Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya students by the ERM Foundation.

Last week, during the announcement of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates for the Negeri Sembilan state election, Anwar had requested the Melaka DAP to postpone their decision to exit the state government administration. He urged them to prioritize the development and welfare of the people.

This request came after the Melaka DAP decided to withdraw support for Ab. Rauf, effectively positioning themselves as the opposition in the state. The decision was made by five PH assemblymen who disagreed with the State Legislative Assembly's approval of the Melaka Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026. This bill allows for the appointment of seven assemblymen through nomination. All PH assemblymen who held positions as State Executive Councilors (Exco), Deputy Speaker of the State Assembly, and local authority council members have also resigned.

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They (Melaka DAP) will follow up (provide feedback) later, soon, okay. (As of now) they haven't (provided feedback). Not yet, not yet, not yet. I just finished in Parliament (Dewan Rakyat session) this morning.