Melaka heads for polls? CM Ab Rauf set to make big announcement today

KUALA LUMPUR - Chief Minister of Melaka, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, expressed gratitude to the state's residents as the legislative assembly is set to be dissolved tomorrow. Speaking at a press conference in Seri Negeri, he acknowledged the hard work done by the state executive councillors for the people of Melaka, stating, "Melaka Sayang Rakyat."

Governor Tun Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam had given consent for the dissolution, ending weeks of uncertainty. Rauf praised the cooperation of his council members and government agencies in serving the public, particularly through the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat and Hari Exco Bertemu Rakyat programmes. These initiatives helped resolve over 5,000 complaints, covering welfare, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and more.

Rauf highlighted that the programmes also helped the government identify issues that had previously gone unnoticed, enabling the administration to address them. He stated that the Melaka Sayang Rakyat concept had allowed the elected representatives to act as the eyes, ears, and voice of the state administration, ensuring issues were identified and resolved on the ground.

If re-elected, Rauf affirmed that the programmes would continue, as they have proven to be an effective way of reaching out to the people. The process of visiting all state constituencies takes three years, not just two months, and Rauf emphasized that the response from the public has differed significantly since the programmes began.