Rauf refutes claims of 55 problematic projects in Melaka
MELAKA: Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has denied claims that there are 55 troubled projects in the state, as well as allegations that state government expenditure is three times higher than revenue.
Melaka Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has decided to allow authorities to probe allegations that BN Rim candidate Datuk Khaidirah Abu Zahar improperly utilized government premises and machinery for campaigning purposes during the state elections. Ab Rauf, who serves as the caretaker chief minister, stated that initial reports suggested MPJ had been using the JAPERUN hall to distribute aid to the local Indian community.
He mentioned that Khaidirah, also known as Dira, was there to visit polling districts, and her presence was unrelated to the aid distribution program. Ab Rauf emphasized that his explanation was based on preliminary information and that he did not wish to anticipate the results of the authorities' investigation. He added that it was up to the authorities to decide how to assess Dira's presence at the location.
It was reported that the opposition party Pakatan Harapan had filed a police complaint against Khaidirah alleging that government resources and machinery were misused during her attendance at a Deepavali aid presentation at the JAPERUN Rim Complex, which reportedly involved around 30 recipients and included contributions bearing the MPJ label.
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