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The Melaka Historic City Council has not received formal resignations from its two DAP-appointed councillors, despite the party's announcement of withdrawal from the state government. Mayor Datuk Shadan Othman says appointments remain valid pending official submissions.
Melaka's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has assured residents and stakeholders that state operations will continue smoothly despite the DAP withdrawing from the state government and stepping down from all administrative posts.
Four Melaka DAP assemblymen have moved to the opposition bloc after the party withdrew support from the Barisan Nasional-led state government, citing objections to constitutional amendments allowing nominated assembly seats.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to Melaka DAP to delay its intended withdrawal from the state government, arguing that the region's development agenda and constituents' interests should take precedence over the party's political repositioning.