Meet Melaka’s new chief minister FMTNews
Ab Rauf Yusof was sworn in as Melaka’s 13th chief minister today, succeeding Sulaiman Ali.
Born and raised in Melaka, Rauf was educated at SK Jeram and SMK Ghafar Baba. He later furthered his studies at Institut Kemahiran Mara. Rauf had also served as a corporate and technology consultant to several major IT firms, including IBM and Mesiniaga. In 2020, Rauf was appointed Melaka state assembly speaker during Sulaiman’s first stint as chief minister. Rauf later contested for a state seat for the first time in the 2021 state polls, winning the Tanjung Bidara seat.
Rauf, who is also the state Umno chairman, later denied talk of any turmoil in the newly-formed state government, saying Sulaiman had the support of the party’s division chiefs.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rauf Yusoh to replace Sulaiman as Melaka chief minister?KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali could be replaced as Melaka chief minister just four months after being appointed to serve a second term, according to a Sinar...
Read more »
Ab Rauf bakal dilantik ketua menteri baharu Melaka, kata laporan | The Malaysian InsightNST melaporkan Sulaiman Md Ali dijangka meletakkan jawatannya esok.
Read more »
Ab Rauf to be next Malacca CM, says report | The Malaysian InsightAb Rauf to be next Malacca CM, says report
Read more »