Melaka Opposition bloc turns down CM's invite to join state government


MELAKA: Melaka Opposition leader Dr Yadzil Yaakub has rejected an offer to join the government bloc as part of efforts to strengthen the state's unity government.

Dr Yadzil, Perikatan Nasional's Bemban state assemblyman, said he and Sungai Udang assemblyman Dr Mohd Aleef Yusof had decided to remain in the Opposition to serve as a check-and-balance to the state government.

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