Melaka State Election: Ab Rauf Warns Against Hate Politics, Highlights RM14.8 Billion Investment Milestone

MELAKA, Oct 21  – Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman and Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has urged all political parties contesting in the upcoming Melaka state election to reject slander, personal attacks, and hate politics throughout the campaign period.

Speaking at the launch of the BN campaign machinery for the Hang Tuah Jaya parliamentary constituency on Tuesday night, October 20, 2026, Ab Rauf welcomed the democratic process while calling for political maturity and restraint to safeguard public harmony.

“They are welcome to come to Melaka. I welcome the state election as a platform for democratic politics, but they must never resort to slander, incitement or hate politics,” Ab Rauf stated.

“I urge everyone to campaign in a healthy electoral environment. Let us show that Melaka is a state that values harmony and fellowship,” he added alongside Hang Tuah Jaya UMNO division chief Datuk Mohd Ridhwan Mohd Ali.

Economic Track Record and Polling Timeline

Addressing supporters, Ab Rauf highlighted his administration’s economic performance, pointing to landmark investment figures and administrative stability achieved ahead of the polls:

• Record Investment Inflows: Melaka secured RM14.8 billion in approved investments last year—the highest investment total recorded by the state in over two years—driven by the executive council’s proactive industrial strategy.
• Election Schedule: The Election Commission (EC) has fixed nomination day for October 31, 2026, followed by early voting on November 10, and polling day on Saturday, November 14.
• Electoral Context: In the previous 2021 Melaka state election, BN secured a two-thirds majority by winning 21 of the 28 state seats, while Pakatan Harapan won five and Perikatan Nasional claimed two.

BN campaign machinery across all 28 constituencies will focus on highlighting state economic achievements and infrastructure continuity.

–NMT