‘I’m CM for everyone’, says Ab Rauf as he calls for unity after Melaka polls, declares Nov 16 holiday

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, speaking to the media after taking his oath of office, expressed his commitment to serving all Melakans as one united community, regardless of their political backgrounds. He emphasized that he was the Chief Minister for everyone in the state, irrespective of race, religion, or political leanings.

After the swearing-in ceremony, Rauf reminded the newly elected representatives of the trust and responsibility that came with their mandate. He urged them to remember that their position was a duty, not a privilege, and emphasized the need for a more efficient and responsive state administration.

In a separate announcement, the Chief Minister declared November 16 as a public holiday in Melaka, coinciding with the victory of the Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition in the recent state election. The BN-PN alliance secured 24 seats in the State Legislative Assembly, while the opposition Pakatan Harapan (PH) won four seats.

Rauf described the special holiday as a token of gratitude and appreciation to the people of Melaka for entrusting them with the mandate to continue administering the state.