Melaka Govt Unaffected by DAP Withdrawal, Chief Minister Says

Melaka's state administration will not be affected by the withdrawal of four DAP assemblymen and one from Amanah from the state government, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He asserted that Barisan Nasional (BN) possesses a sufficient mandate to govern the state independently, as it did not rely on other parties for government formation after the 2021 Melaka state election. The collaboration with parties in the unity government was merely a manifestation of the spirit of understanding practiced at the federal level.

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Actually, in the formation of the Melaka government after the last election, we did not form a government with any other party to support the formation of the government.

Ab Rauf explained that Melaka's government was not formed in coalition with other parties. Their presence was to complement the spirit of unity. He made these remarks following the Melaka State Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, which passed with 23 votes in favor and five DAP assemblymen voting against it. The bill was proposed by Ab Rauf and supported by the State Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change, and Disaster Management Committee Chairman, Datuk Rais Yasin.

Regarding the DAP assemblymen's decision to resign from their state government posts, Ab Rauf acknowledged it as their absolute right and stated he would not prevent them. He highlighted that during their collaboration, the state government maintained a stable, harmonious, and prejudice-free administration, proving BN's effective governance. He humorously compared their past relationship to a marriage without a certificate, stating, "Their presence in this government is like a marriage without a certificate, a divorce without a pronouncement."

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Their presence in this government is like a marriage without a certificate, a divorce without a pronouncement.

Ab Rauf further clarified that their relationship was never based on any formal agreement. "We don't have a formal agreement that would allow us to claim marital assets," he added, drawing laughter from reporters. The Chief Minister's remarks underscore Melaka's unique political landscape, where alliances are fluid and based on mutual understanding rather than strict pacts, allowing the state government to continue its functions despite the recent political shifts.

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We don't have a formal agreement that would allow us to claim marital assets.