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.
In Melaka, the dissolution of the state assembly marks the beginning of a transition period governed by constitutional protocols and election regulations. The state administration must now follow a specific sequence of events to select a new chief minister.
Firstly, the constitution mandates that a state election must be held within 60 days of the assembly's dissolution. The Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly is responsible for formally notifying the Election Commission of this event. The EC will then convene a special meeting to determine key dates, including the announcement of the election writ, nomination day for candidates, the campaign period that must last for at least 11 days, and the early voting and polling day.
During this period, the existing state executive council operates as a caretaker government, with limited powers. While they can continue routine administrative duties, respond to emergencies, and implement approved policies, they cannot make major policy decisions, sign long-term state contracts, announce financial allocations, or use state resources for political campaigning.
On polling day, the results from 28 state seats will be tallied. The party or coalition securing at least 15 seats will be invited by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri to form the new government and present their chief minister candidate.
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