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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe reason given by Idris for their action was the non-implementation of several decisions by the state government, thus turning Melaka into a “flip flop\u201d state or constantly changing its mind in making decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s as if there are two lions on one mountain and this is causing anxiety among the people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was then followed by a media conference by Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Adly Zahari, who stated that the coalition would seek an audience with the Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Rustam in the nearest future to submit a letter stating that the state government had lost its majority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is in line with Article 7 (4) of the Melaka State Constitution which states: \u2018If the Chief Minister no longer has the confidence of a large number of State Assemblymen, then the Legislative Council shall resign.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Istana Melaka then announced that it had yet to receive any letters from any political party for an audience with Tun Mohd Ali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was confirmed by the Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri\u2019s\u00a0special secretary Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad, who said that for now, Tun Mohd Ali is undergoing two-week self-quarantine from Sept 30 after being a close contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The development attracted the attention of UMNO president\u00a0Datuk Seri Dr\u00a0Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who suggested that it was only apt for the\u00a0State Assembly to be dissolved and\u00a0a snap poll\u00a0is held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s give back the mandate to the people to choose the best government to rule the state and the country, InsyaAllah,\u201d he said when debating the motion on the 12th Malaysia Plan at Dewan Rakyat today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The political crisis continued with a press conference held by Melaka UMNO Information chief\u00a0Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusuh at his house that was joined by Sulaiman and other executive councilors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At that press conference, Ab Rauf said the state UMNO would leave it the wisdom of Tun Mohd Ali to resolve the current political crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stating that Melaka UMNO was ready if a state election was held, Ab Rauf, who is also the assembly Speaker, explained that according to Article 19 (2) of the Melaka State Constitution, Tun Mohd Ali could prorogue or dissolve the State Legislative Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commenting on the UMNO membership of Idris and Azman, Ab Rauf said that their membership was automatically revoked after holding a press conference with the opposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In expressing his disappointment over the action of the four assemblymen, Ab Rauf feels that the development of the state government in the past 19 months had been shaken due to the interests and ambitions of certain individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the press conference, Sulaiman said his relationship with the four assemblymen was good and that attention was always given to whatever was needed by the four representatives at every executive council meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They (assemblymen who withdrew their support) also have the same task to do but they have finally brought it down, just when we are entering Phase Three (of the National Recovery Plan),\u201d he said, adding that he would leave it to Ab Rauf to decide on Melaka’s political direction following the announcement by the four assemblymen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid voiced his confidence that efforts are being taken to resolve the ongoing political crisis in Melaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Melaka assembly has\u00a028 seats, with 14\u00a0held by\u00a0Barisan Nasional (BN), Bersatu (2), DAP (7), PKR (2) \u00a0Amanah (2), and one independent.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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