Melaka heads for polls as CM Rauf Yusoh confirms assembly set for dissolution tomorrow

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh (seated, third from left) poses with state executive councillors and deputy executive councillors at the Seri Negeri Complex today. — Bernama pic

Summary

The Melaka State Legislative Assembly is set to be dissolved to facilitate the 16th state election, as announced by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.
The dissolution, which will occur tomorrow, has been approved by Melaka Governor Tun Mohd Ali Rustam.
Further details are forthcoming.

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First Published: Tuesday, 22 Sep 2026 3:17 PM MYT

MELAKA, Sept 22 — The Melaka State Legislative Assembly will be dissolved tomorrow to pave the way for the 16th state election.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh announced the matter at a press conference at the Seri Negeri Complex here today.

He said the dissolution had received the consent of Melaka Governor Tun Mohd Ali Rustam.

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