MELAKA, Nov 14 – Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) have agreed to retain Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh as Melaka Chief Minister following their strong performance in the 16th state election.
BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said both parties would nominate Ab Rauf to continue leading the state government.
He added that the appointment letter would be submitted to Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Rustam on Saturday night.
Zahid made the announcement at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh after declaring the coalition’s two-thirds majority victory.
BN-PN Wins 24 State Seats
According to unofficial results at 9.20pm, BN and PN had secured 24 of the 28 seats in the Melaka State Legislative Assembly.
Meanwhile, Pakatan Harapan (PH) won the remaining four seats.
Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, thanked Melaka voters for giving the coalition their support and confidence.
He said the new government must now focus on fulfilling its election promises. In addition, he stressed the importance of providing better services to the people.
Zahid also called on all communities to move forward together, regardless of their political differences.
Ab Rauf Retains Tanjung Bidara Seat
Meanwhile, unofficial results at 9.30pm showed that Ab Rauf had retained his Tanjung Bidara state seat.
He defeated PH candidate Mohd Yunazri Mustamiri to secure another term as the constituency’s assemblyman.
Zahid also thanked the Election Commission (SPR) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for their efforts in ensuring that the election proceeded smoothly.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
