Ab Rauf: Melaka voters, not political rivals, will judge state govt's performance

Melaka's Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh asserts that the state government's performance should be assessed by the populace, not by its political opponents. He remains uncertain about the source of Melaka's Pakatan Harapan chairman Adly Zahari's conclusions, but he declines to comment due to their shared past as Chief Minister.

Ab Rauf emphasizes that it is more prudent for them to introspect and consider their contributions to the people. He believes the residents of Melaka are aware of their actions. Adly had previously criticized the BN-led Melaka government despite its significant victory in the last state election, winning 21 out of 28 seats. Adly argued that the BN should explain its accomplishments during its term instead of merely soliciting voters' continued support without tackling their concerns.

He claimed that the substantial mandate, securing nearly 75% of the state seats, should have resulted in addressing the people's grievances, particularly concerning housing, welfare, and employment opportunities. Adly also alleged that recurrent floods, drainage issues, street lighting, and the upkeep of public facilities, especially in Melaka Sentral, remained unresolved concerns impacting the populace.

As the current Bukit Katil assemblyman, Ab Rauf urges Adly to reflect on his own legacy. He suggests that others engage in "dirty politics" while his focus remains on discussing the benefits the people have reaped from BN's administration over the past five years. Ab Rauf noted that the overwhelming turnout during nomination day, with thousands of people attending, demonstrated strong support for the BN's return to power.

He clarified that BN began engaging with the public well before the election campaign commenced, not merely during the subsequent 14-day campaigning period.