Melaka Chief Minister's Office refutes rumors of meeting with governor over assembly dissolution
The Melaka Chief Minister's Office said no meeting took place between Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh and Governor Tun Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam about dissolving the state assembly, contrary to viral claims.
A statement from the Melaka Chief Minister's Office denied circulating rumors that Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh met with Melaka Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam to discuss dissolving the state legislative assembly. Norhafizah Mohd Sati, head of communications, said she had received no information about such a meeting and that any official comment would be released promptly. The speculation originated from a WhatsApp message claiming the leaders met at the Melaka International Trade Centre and signed a dissolution order.
Both officials were present at the same venue only to attend the closing ceremony and prize presentation of the 2026 national-level Rukun Negara Speech Competition for the Melaka Yang di-Pertua Negeri Trophy. The office labeled all circulating information as false. No further details were provided.
Why it matters
It corrects false reports about a possible political action that could impact Melaka's legislative process.
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