MELAKA: After three years in office, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has left it to the people to assess the state government’s performance, saying its impact cannot be easily captured in words given the breadth of policies and initiatives implemented to reshape the state's development landscape.
The Melaka Chief Minister said the administration’s achievements over the past 36 months cannot be simply summed up by him, as they span a broad spectrum particularly in economic growth, investment and social well-being.
"I am confident that every policy implemented has brought clear benefits to the grassroots.
"Let the people assess for themselves as their evaluation is far more meaningful than anything I could say,” he said after appearing as a guest on Melaka FM radio show on Tuesday (March 31).
Ab Rauf, who is also the Tanjung Bidara assemblyman, said the progress achieved was the result of collective commitment from civil servants, community leaders and grassroots, whose cooperation has been vital in ensuring the success of the state initiatives.
However, he acknowledged that further improvements are still needed and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening ongoing efforts to elevate Melaka into a more progressive and competitive state.
On this year’s direction, Ab Rauf said the administration will prioritise closer engagement with the people while ensuring that remaining commitments are delivered.
"This year, our focus is on the state election.
"We will continue to implement programmes that allow us to engage directly with the grassroots, listen to their concerns and respond swiftly,” he said.
He added that various initiatives have been introduced to improve the quality of life in the state, including maintaining Melaka’s zero hardcore poverty status.
Over the three years, Ab Rauf noted that a total of RM419.1mil has been allocated for welfare programmes, benefiting more than 100,000 people statewide.
Ab Rauf, 65, was sworn in as Melaka’s 13th Chief Minister on March 31, 2023.
