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Melaka Assembly dissolves, state election must be held within 60 days

THE Election Commission (EC) has formally received notification of the dissolution of the 15th Melaka Legislative Assembly, setting in motion the process for the state’s 16th election. EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Datuk Harun said the commission rec...

The Melaka Legislative Assembly has been dissolved, triggering the constitutional process for the state's 16th election, which must be held within 60 days. The Election Commission (EC) received notification of the dissolution from the Melaka Assembly Speaker, and the EC chairman confirmed that the dissolution will take effect on Wednesday.

The EC will convene a special meeting to set the dates for the upcoming election, though the specific date has not been announced. The dissolution was announced by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh after obtaining approval from the Governor of Melaka.

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