Rauf hints at Rais Yasin's move to Sungai Udang
MELAKA: Senior State Executive Council (Exco) member and Paya Rumput assemblyman Datuk Rais Yasin is expected to remain a candidate in the upcoming state election, but may switch to the Sungai Udang seat.
Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh has hinted at Datuk Rais Yasin potentially switching from the Paya Rumput seat to the Sungai Udang constituency ahead of the upcoming state election. The move is suggested due to the presence of 15,000 military personnel residing in Sungai Udang. Upon learning of the potential change, Rauf spoke at an event in Taman Seri Bertam and endorsed Rais Yasin through a Malay pantun, praising him as the ideal representative for Sungai Udang - excellent and wise.
Rais Yasin, who won Paya Rumput in the last election with a 629-vote majority, affirmed his willingness to follow party orders and pledged to ensure all BN seats in Tangga Batu parliamentary constituency are won in the coming election. Currently, Sungai Udang is represented by Dr Mohd Aleef Yusof of Perikatan Nasional.
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