Two Fridays to go? Melaka CM Ab Rauf drops biggest hint yet on state assembly dissolution

Two Fridays to go? Melaka CM Ab Rauf drops biggest hint yet on state assembly dissolution



Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has signalled that the state legislative assembly could be dissolved by the end of September 2026, paving the way for a state election. — Bernama pic


Summary

• Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh suggested that the state legislative assembly might be dissolved by the end of September, potentially initiating a state election.
• This statement, reported by Harian Metro, indicates that an announcement could occur within two weeks.
• His comments align with a recent call from Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who advocated for a timely dissolution to enable the electorate, especially young voters, to determine the state's future.

By Malay Mail
First Published: Monday, 07 Sep 2026 4:17 PM MYT


MELAKA, Sept 7 — Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh today hinted that the state legislative assembly could be dissolved by the end of this month, paving the way for a state election.

The Melaka Barisan Nasional chairman said the dissolution would come in “two more Fridays”, suggesting an announcement could be made within the next two weeks, Harian Metro reported.

“Not long now. I said four Fridays the other day, but now there are only two Fridays left,” he was quoted saying during at a community programme in Sungai Udang here.

His remarks came a day after Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged Ab Rauf to speed up the dissolution announcement to allow the people, particularly young voters, to decide the state’s future.