Rauf’s predecessor Sulaiman opts out of Melaka polls
The ex-chief minister, who resigned in 2023 to make way for Ab Rauf Yusoh, has decided not to contest the election after representing Lendu for three terms.
Former Melaka chief minister Sulaiman Ali, who served as the state's chief minister from 2020 to 2023, has announced his decision not to run in the upcoming Nov 14 state election. Sulaiman, who previously represented the Lendu seat for three consecutive terms, stated that he had already contested enough elections, according to Berita Harian.
Elected as the Lendu assemblyman in 2013, he secured a substantial 3,104-vote majority in the 2021 Melaka polls. Following the fall of the Pakatan Harapan state government, Sulaiman was appointed as chief minister in March 2020 with Bersatu's support. Rumors circled after the 2021 state election that Rauf Yusoh, the current Umno chief and Melaka Umno chief, intended to replace him.
Despite vehement denials, Sulaiman resigned as chief minister in March 2023. Rauf subsequently assumed the position of chief minister. Sulaiman adamantly denied being coerced into resigning and called upon the people of Melaka to support Rauf.
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- Rauf’s predecessor Sulaiman opts out of Melaka polls freemalaysiatoday.com
- Sulaiman Md Ali opts out of Melaka polls, will not defend Lendu thevibes.com
