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Melaka Chief Minister's Office Denies Dissolution Document Signed
The office of Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh has denied allegations that he signed a document to dissolve the state assembly. The denial comes after a WhatsApp message circulated online claiming the chief minister and Melaka's Yang Dipertua Negeri Ali Rustam had signed the dissolution order.
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The Chief Minister's office in Melaka has moved to quash speculation regarding the dissolution of the state legislative assembly, dismissing claims that surfaced through social media on Tuesday.
An unverified WhatsApp message had circulated widely online, alleging that Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh had affixed his signature to a dissolution document alongside Melaka's Yang Dipertua Negeri Ali Rustam earlier in the day.
In a statement issued by the Chief Minister's office, officials categorically denied the authenticity of the claims and sought to clarify that no such document had been signed. The office did not provide further details regarding the origins of the message or specify whether any dissolution plans were under consideration.
The incident highlights the rapid spread of unverified information through messaging platforms in Malaysia, where political developments often trigger intense speculation among the public and online communities. State assembly dissolutions carry significant political implications and typically warrant official announcements from government channels.