Ab Rauf Yusoh sworn in for second term as Melaka Chief Minister

Ab Rauf Yusoh was sworn in for his second term as the 13th Melaka Chief Minister on November 15, 2026. The ceremony took place at 12:10 p.m. at Dewan Seri Utama, Seri Negeri, in Ayer Keroh. Ab Rauf Yusoh took his oath of office before the Melaka Governor, Tun Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam.

The swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by Melaka State Secretary Datuk Salhah Salleh and High Court Judge Datuk D.J.P. Suria Kumar. Barisan Nasional chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was present during the proceedings.

Coalition victory in state election

The appointment follows the state election held on November 14, 2026. During this 16th Melaka State Election cycle, the Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional coalition secured 24 of the 28 total state seats contested. This result exceeded the 19-seat threshold required for a two-thirds majority in the assembly.

The election results showed that Barisan Nasional won 21 seats. Perikatan Nasional won 3 seats, while Pakatan Harapan won 4 seats. Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that both coalitions agreed to nominate Ab Rauf Yusoh for the post of Chief Minister.

Tanjung Bidara election results

Ab Rauf Yusoh retained his Tanjung Bidara assembly seat with a majority of 8,615 votes. He defeated the Pakatan Harapan candidate, Mohd Yunazri Mustamiri, to secure his position. This margin represents a significant increase from the 364 vote majority that Ab Rauf Yusoh achieved in 2021.

The 65-year-old Chief Minister first assumed the role of Melaka Chief Minister in March 2023. This followed the resignation of Sulaiman Md Ali.

Ceremony and official attendance

The official ceremony at Dewan Seri Utama included several high-ranking officials and political leaders. In addition to the presence of Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, the event included MCA president Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka Siong and MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.

The ceremony concluded with the formalization of the leadership for the new term. The coalition victory ensures that the Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional alliance maintains a strong presence in the Melaka state government.

Glossary

• Ayer Keroh — Ayer Keroh is a location that contains the Melaka International Bowling Centre. It is also the location of the Ayer Keroh Golf and Country Club.
• High Court Judge — A High Court judge is a judicial official. In the provided text, a High Court judge is mentioned as an official witness to a swearing-in ceremony.
• Barisan Nasional — Barisan Nasional (BN) is a Malaysian political coalition established in 1974. It is a center-right and right-wing coalition of political parties.
• Perikatan Nasional — Perikatan Nasional (PN) is an official political coalition in Malaysia consisting of six component parties. It was registered on August 7, 2020.
• Pakatan Harapan — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is a political coalition in Malaysia established in 2015. It consists of three component parties: PKR, DAP, and AMANAH.