Chief minister says Melaka election not far off, dissolution of DUN required by year‑end

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh indicated that the dissolution of the state's legislative assembly must occur by the end of December as its term is ending, with plans underway for two years.

He has not disclosed potential candidates but is open to collaborating with other political parties based on public preference.

Rauf emphasized maintaining the 21 seats currently held, while also praising Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's speech for providing a strategic direction for Umno's rejuvenation in upcoming elections.

KUALA LUMPUR, September 11 — As talks and speculation on the upcoming Melaka state election intensify, Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has hinted that the wait will be neither too long nor too soon.

Speaking to the press during the 2026 Umno General Assembly at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), Rauf said that that Melaka must dissolve its state legislative assembly (DUN) by the end of December as its five year term is nearing completion.

“Our efforts have been underway for the past two years.

“We are now merely waiting for the final curtain to fall on this work so we can dissolve the assembly.

“We can’t delay the dissolution of the DUN because the date is inching closer,” Rauf said.

When asked about the possible candidates, Rauf is keeping their identity pretty close to his chest however revealed that they are not closing the door for cooperation with other political parties if the people wants it.

When asked about the possible candidates, Rauf kept their identity pretty close to his chest, but shared that they are not closing the door to cooperation with other political parties if the people want it.

“We will leave it to the people to decide who the best strategic partner is for the Melaka state government.

“I have made it clear that any talks with political parties wishing to join the Melaka democracy stage will only happen once the DUN is dissolved,” Rauf said.

He added that he and his team will continue to fight for the 21 seats in Melaka that they’ve won previously and will not be compromising them for others.

“To contest is the right of any party, but we cannot compromise on the 21 seats we currently hold,” he said.

Aside from that, commenting on Umno’s president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi keynote speech this morning, Rauf has nothing but praise for the head honcho.

He said that the speech outlined a clear direction for Umno in rebuilding its strength not just for the upcoming state election but also for the upcoming general election (GE16).

“GE16 will be the turning point for Umno to become a dominant force in the country’s politics once again,” he said.

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马六甲首席部长拿督斯里阿布·拉乌夫·尤索表示，由于州立法议会的任期即将结束，解散工作必须在12月底之前完成，相关计划已制定两年。

他尚未透露潜在候选人，但表示愿意根据公众意愿与其他政党合作。

拉乌夫强调要保住目前拥有的 21 个席位，同时赞扬巫统主席拿督斯里阿末扎希哈米迪的讲话为巫统在即将到来的选举中重振旗鼓提供了战略方向。

吉隆坡，9月11日讯——随着有关即将到来的马六甲州选举的讨论和猜测愈演愈烈，马六甲首席部长拿督斯里阿布·拉乌夫·尤索夫暗示，等待的时间既不会太长也不会太快。

拉乌夫在吉隆坡世界贸易中心 (WTCKL) 举行的 2026 年巫统大会期间对媒体表示，马六甲州必须在 12 月底之前解散其州立法议会 (DUN)，因为其五年任期即将结束。

“我们过去两年一直在努力。”

“我们现在只是在等待这项工作的最终落幕，以便我们能够解散议会。”

“我们不能再拖延解散DUN了，因为日期越来越近了，”劳夫说。

当被问及可能的候选人时，拉乌夫对他们的身份守口如瓶，但他透露，如果人民需要，他们不会排除与其他政党合作的可能性。

当被问及可能的候选人时，拉乌夫对他们的身份守口如瓶，但他表示，如果人民需要，他们不会排除与其他政党合作的可能性。

“我们将交由人民来决定谁是马六甲州政府的最佳战略伙伴。”

“我已经明确表示，任何与希望加入马六甲民主进程的政党进行的谈判，只有在州议会解散后才会进行，”拉乌夫说。

他还表示，他和他的团队将继续为之前在马六甲赢得的21个席位而战，不会为了其他席位而放弃这些席位。

他说：“任何政党都有权参选，但我们不能在目前拥有的21个席位上做出妥协。”

除此之外，对于巫统主席拿督斯里阿末扎希哈米迪今天上午的主题演讲，拉乌夫对这位领导人赞不绝口。

他表示，该演讲为巫统重建实力指明了明确的方向，不仅是为了即将到来的州选举，也是为了即将到来的全国大选（GE16）。

他说：“第16届全国大选将是巫统再次成为国家政治主导力量的转折点。”

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