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Former Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri 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. - BERNAMA

Zahid (center) handed over the donations to the village entrepreneurs at Masjid Jamek Kampung Sungai Gersik Sungai Balang, Muar on Thursday - FILEPIC

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi during the press conference after the Santunan Kasih Ramadhan ceremony at the Sungai Gersik Mosque, Muar on Thursday.

Lendu state assemblyman Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali speaks to the press after officiating a Ramadan aid distribution ceremony under the Masjid Tanah parliamentary constituency in Kuala Linggi today. Sulaiman confirmed he had stepped down from the post of Melaka Chief Minister, but insisted it was not due to pressure from any party. - Pic: BERNAMA

Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh

Speculation is now rife that Ab Rauf (second from right) will replace Sulaiman (second from left) as the new Melaka chief minister on Friday.

Malacca Pejuang chief Sheikh Ikhzan Sheikh Salleh. - FILEPIC

Sulaiman showing an apology hand gesture as he was leaving Kompleks Seri Negeri Ayer Keroh.

Sulaiman was reported to be at his office at the Melaka Chief Minister's Office, Seri Negeri, Ayer Keroh, here, as usual, today. Insert: Mohd Yadzil

Sulaiman dan Ab Rauf (right)