Ab Rauf: Melaka voters to decide state government’s strategic partners
MELAKA voters will have the final say on which political parties could become strategic partners of the state government after the upcoming state election, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said Umno would only hold talks with other pa...
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has declared that Melaka voters will determine the state government's strategic partners following the upcoming state election. Speaking to reporters at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, Ab Rauf stated that the United Malays National Organisation (Umno) would only engage in negotiations with other parties after the Melaka Legislative Assembly (DUN) is dissolved.
He emphasized that Melaka has a unique approach, entrusting the decision to the people on which political party would be the best strategic partner for the state government.
Any discussions with political parties seeking to participate in Melaka's democratic process are set to occur post-DUN dissolution, according to Ab Rauf. During an interview at the WTCKL, he also affirmed that Umno would defend the seats it currently holds and would not compromise on them to give them to other parties. Ab Rauf mentioned that the exact date for the DUN's dissolution would be announced at the appropriate time, hinting that it would not be too distant.
The Chief Minister stressed that strengthening Umno would continue to be a priority as the party prepares for the 16th General Election (GE16), aiming to regain its dominant position in Malaysian politics.
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