MELAKA: After surviving numerous attempts to oust him, Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali has finally fallen.
The Melaka Chief Minister has resigned after a tumultuous 16 months in the hot seat since the last state election.However, there is speculation swirling that Paya Rumput assemblyman Datuk Rais Yasin may be sworn in instead. Rais is a state exco member.
Asked if Ab Rauf’s name would be on the list, Ahmad Zahid replied: “I cannot confirm or deny. We are waiting for an announcement from the Melaka government.” Sulaiman, 56, who is the Lendu assemblyman, was first sworn in as the state’s 12th Chief Minister on March 9, 2020. He took his oath of office, loyalty and secrecy before Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Dr Mohd Ali Rustam late in the night of Nov 20, just hours after Barisan secured the landslide victory.In July last year, speculation arose about a possible no-confidence vote against him, which was said to be in the offing during the state legislative assembly meeting. However, this did not materialise.
Earlier, during a press conference, Ab Rauf urged the people to wait patiently for the official announcement, indicating there would be changes in the administration.
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