The Melaka assembly is dissolved. What's next?
MELAKA: Following the dissolution of the Melaka state assembly, the state administration enters a transition phase governed by constitutional protocols and election regulations.
Melaka's state assembly has been dissolved, initiating a transition period dictated by constitutional guidelines and election regulations. The following outlines the steps ahead and the role of the caretaker government:
1. Sixty-day constitutional timeframe: A state election must be held within 60 days of the assembly's dissolution. The Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly formally informs the Election Commission (EC) of this dissolution. The EC convenes a special meeting to set critical dates: election announcement, candidate nomination, campaign period, early voting, and polling day.
2. Caretaker government rules: Throughout this period, the existing state executive council (exco) operates solely as caretakers. Their responsibilities include maintaining administrative functions, responding to emergencies, and executing previously approved policies and budgets. However, they cannot make significant policy decisions, sign long-term contracts, announce financial allocations, or utilize assets for political campaigning.
3. Polling day proceedings: After voting, results are compiled from the 28 state seats. The party or coalition securing at least 15 seats will be invited by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri to form the new government and submit their chief minister candidate.
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