Rauf, Sulaiman must sit together and explain the Chief Minister's issue

MELAKA: Two important characters in Melaka politics, namely UMNO Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka chief minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali must sit down together and dispel rumours that the chief minister's post will change hands.

Based on a video clip that was uploaded on Masjid Tanah's Barisan Nasional (BN) Information Facebook last night, Ab Rauf had said what was raised regarding the issue was nothing more than a slanderous attempt by an individual with vested interest.

"Please stop such slander because we are monitoring the movement and character of individuals who play up such issues that has heated up the state government's situation. Our relationship is one of good friendship," he said.

He added that from the beginning, both had agreed that whatever happens, there will be no secrets between the two and the current rumours is nothing more than slander that is an embarrassment to the state that has been able to win two-thirds of the peoples' trust.

"It is very unfortunate when there are leaders who spew slander to create disunity between us, including Datuk Kamarulzaman Jantan (UMNO Masjid Tanah committee). I urge such leaders to stop these slander because only death can separate us," he said.

Meanwhile, Sulaiman stressed that the main focus now was to continue the agenda of developing Melaka and not entertain never ending rumours that are baseless.

He said the people must be concerned with issues raised by such groups to disrupt the peace and harmony enjoyed all these while.

"We three are long time good friends, therefore, do not raise such issues but rather focus on the duties dedicated to them because the effects will also reflect on the people of the state," he said in the same video clip.

The Media had reported that Sulaiman who is also the Lendu state assemblyman had denied claims stating that his chief minister's post will go to Ab Rauf, thus creating various rumours about the issue.

-- BERNAMA