Melaka Pakatan pulls out of state government after clash over nominated assemblymen amendment
Melaka Pakatan Harapan has withdrawn from the state government following a disagreement over constitutional amendments regarding the appointment of nominated assemblymen. The coalition stated that this move aligns with democratic principles after they failed to support the government's motion.
Why it matters
This political shift highlights internal tensions within the Melaka state administration and reflects broader democratic accountability standards in Malaysian politics.
MELAKA, July 17 — Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) today confirmed its decision to withdraw from the state administration after opposing amendments to the Melaka State Constitution providing for the appointment of nominated state assemblymen.
In a joint statement signed by Melaka PH chairman Adly Zahari, acting Melaka PKR chairman Adam Adli Abdul Halim, Melaka DAP chairman Khoo Poay Tiong and Melaka Amanah chairman Datuk Ashraf Mukhlis Minghat, the coalition said the decision was finalised at a meeting involving the state leadership and all Melaka PH assemblymen yesterday.
The meeting confirmed the withdrawal of PH’s five state assemblymen from the state government after the coalition reaffirmed its stand against the constitutional amendment, the statement read.
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