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A DAP leader has flagged concerns about a potential political alliance between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional in Melaka, pointing to backing from PAS and Wawasan for appointed assemblymen positions.
Melaka's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh announced the state government will not appoint replacements for positions vacated by Pakatan Harapan following the coalition's exit from the state Cabinet, citing the limited time remaining in the current term.
Melaka's city council chief says two DAP-appointed councillors remain in post pending formal resignation notices, even as the Democratic Action Party withdraws backing from the state administration.
Melaka's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has assured stakeholders that the state government will operate normally following the DAP's exit from the administration, pledging continued service delivery and development initiatives.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed he is still awaiting details on why four Melaka DAP assemblymen quit the state government, with Pakatan Harapan leadership set to address the matter imminently.
Four Melaka DAP assemblymen have moved to the opposition bloc after the party withdrew from the state government, citing objections to constitutional amendments allowing nominated assemblymen.
Melaka PKR has appealed for calm and dialogue to resolve tensions over a constitutional amendment permitting nominated state legislators, after Melaka DAP withdrew from the state administration.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to Melaka DAP to reverse its decision to leave the state government, urging the party to remain engaged in administration through the next state election.
Pakatan Harapan has withdrawn support from Melaka's Barisan Nasional-led government, with five state assemblymen resigning from administrative positions after objecting to a constitutional amendment.
Melaka's state legislature has endorsed a constitutional amendment permitting the appointment of up to seven nominated assemblymen, with broad cross-party backing aimed at enhancing legislative quality.
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Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has instructed state agencies to urgently address infrastructure challenges facing fishermen in Pasir Gembur, Tanjung Bidara, following a site inspection of the new fishermen's complex project.