Ex-Malacca CM Sulaiman urges people to support new govt

Former Malacca chief minister Sulaiman Md Ali has urged the people of the state to continue giving the new state government leadership the same kind of support and cooperation that they had given him.

The Lendu assemblyperson also sought forgiveness from the people of Malacca for all his weaknesses and mistakes throughout his time leading the state government.

“Today, in conjunction with ‘sayyidul ayyam’ (Friday), is my last day holding the trust of heading the Malacca government as the 12th chief minister from March 9, 2020.

“I take this opportunity to express my gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the beloved people of Malacca, for all the support, views, suggestions, and criticisms.

“Finally, my family and I pray that all the people and the state of Malacca continue to be given safety, peace, and progress as a peaceful and prosperous state that is blessed by Allah the Almighty,” Sulaiman (above) posted on Facebook today.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday confirmed that Tanjung Bidara assemblyperson Ab Rauf Yusoh, who is also Malacca Umno chairperson, was proposed by the party as the new chief minister.

Meanwhile, Malacca State Secretary Zaidi Johari was quoted as saying that the ceremony to present the letter of appointment and the taking of the oath of office, loyalty, and secrecy for the 13th chief minister is scheduled to be held at the Dewan Seri Utama of the Melaka Governor’s Office at 3pm today.

- Bernama

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