THE Melaka government has declared Monday (Nov 16) a special state holiday following Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) victory in yesterday’s 16th state election.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the holiday was a gesture of appreciation to the people for returning the BN-PN administration to power.
“As a token of appreciation to all the people of Malacca who have placed their trust in us and given us the mandate to continue administering the state, I am pleased to announce Monday, Nov 16, as a special state holiday,” he said.
He announced this in a statement issued today, alongside his swearing-in for a new term as Chief Minister.
Rauf took his oath of office before Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam at the Dewan Seri Utama in Seri Negeri, Ayer Keroh.
He said the election victory reflected the people’s confidence in the administration and their aspirations for continued development, stability and prosperity.
“This victory is not a personal victory for me, nor merely a victory for political parties, but a victory for the people’s confidence and hopes of seeing Malacca continue to progress, remain stable and prosper.
“The people have made their choice and given us their trust. It is now our responsibility to repay that trust through action, not merely words,” he said.
Rauf pledged to prioritise economic growth, quality investments, public welfare, strategic development projects and faster responses to public complaints.
“I do not want the people to wait too long to see results. A government given a mandate must get to work immediately because the people want proof, not just promises,” he said.
BN secured 21 seats and PN three, giving their alliance 24 of the 28 state assembly seats and a two-thirds majority.
Pakatan Harapan (PH) won the remaining four seats.
The EC recorded a voter turnout of 71.77%, involving 493,573 voters. – November 15, 2026
