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Melaka State Assembly Not to Be Dissolved Soon, Says Chief Minister
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Melaka State Assembly Not to Be Dissolved Soon, Says Chief Minister

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab. Rauf Yusoh stated the state assembly will not be dissolved soon, despite neighboring states facing upcoming elections.
  • The current term for the Melaka State Legislative Assembly is set to end on December 30, 2026.
  • The state government will focus on administration and public welfare until a dissolution date is officially announced, and will observe election results in Johor and Negeri Sembilan before deciding on Melaka's state election timing.

Melaka's Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Ab. Rauf Yusoh, has asserted that the state legislative assembly will not be dissolved in the immediate future. This decision comes even as neighboring states like Johor and Negeri Sembilan are preparing for their own state elections.

Yusoh emphasized that Melaka does not need to follow the political timelines of other states, as its administrative situation and needs differ. He pointed out that the Melaka State Legislative Assembly's term officially concludes on December 30, 2026, providing ample time for the state government to continue its development and welfare agendas.

"The expiry date for the Melaka DUN is December 30, 2026. Until that date, the DUN can be dissolved at any time," Yusoh stated at a press conference. "However, the atmosphere and situation in Johor are not the same as in Melaka. Neither is Negeri Sembilan. There is no need for Melaka to dissolve the DUN in an immediate situation."

The Chief Minister added that the state government will remain focused on governance and the well-being of its citizens. He indicated that Melaka would observe the outcomes of the elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan before considering the appropriate time for its own state elections. Melaka will also send its machinery to assist in the election campaigns of these two neighboring states.

The expiry date for the Melaka DUN is December 30, 2026. Until that date, the DUN can be dissolved at any time. However, the atmosphere and situation in Johor are not the same as in Melaka. Neither is Negeri Sembilan. There is no need for Melaka to dissolve the DUN in an immediate situation.

โ€” Datuk Seri Ab. Rauf YusohMelaka Chief Minister explaining the decision not to dissolve the state assembly soon.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.