Melaka declares Monday special state holiday
The declaration was made as an expression of gratitude for the BN and PN victory.
MELAKA – The state government has declared Monday, Nov 16 a special holiday to celebrate the victory of Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the 16th Melaka state election.
Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the declaration was made as an expression of gratitude for the BN and PN victory, as well as appreciation to the people who had given the state government their trust and mandate to continue administering the state.
He announced this after the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister before Melaka Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam on Sunday.
He said the special holiday was also in appreciation of all Melaka people who had carried out their responsibility as voters in the Melaka state election last Saturday.
Also present were BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong and MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan.
The Melaka election results saw BN win 21 of the 28 state seats, while PN took three and Pakatan Harapan (PH) four.
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