MELAKA: The three Perikatan Nasional assemblymen elected in the Melaka polls have pledged to serve all constituents fairly, remain open to criticism and honour the trust placed in them by voters.
PAS’ Paya Rumput assemblyman Rafie Ahmad urged residents to speak up if he made mistakes in carrying out his responsibilities.
“I ask everyone to help me shoulder this responsibility so that I can carry out my duties with honesty, integrity, dedication and fairness to all.
“Together, we must work towards making Paya Rumput a peaceful and prosperous constituency that supports those in need.
“Correct me if I make mistakes,” he said in a Facebook post yesterday, thanking voters and campaign workers for their hard work.
Wawasan’s Bemban assemblyman Dr Mohd Yadzil Yaakub said his re-election came with greater responsibilities.
“To those who voted for me, thank you for your trust. To those who chose other candidates, you remain part of the larger Bemban family.
“I will continue to serve everyone regardless of race, religion or political affiliation,” he said.
Yadzil said his victory was no reason for complacency but an opportunity to repay voters’ trust through hard work.
He joined worshippers for dawn prayers at Masjid An-Nur in Taman Maju yesterday after retaining his seat.
In Bukit Katil, newly elected PAS assemblyman Muhammad Ridzuan Mohd Sarif sought the community’s support in discharging his responsibilities.
“I seek nothing more than Allah’s help and the support of the entire community in carrying out this heavy responsibility,” he said.
He also stressed the importance of accepting criticism, while highlighting the rising cost of living, school expenses, youth employment, healthcare facilities and community safety as key concerns.
“I do not want to make grand promises that cannot be fulfilled.
“But I pledge that my doors will always remain open to every Bukit Katil resident without discrimination,” he said.
In the polls, Rafie won Paya Rumput with a 7,185-vote majority, defeating Pakatan Harapan’s Datuk Azman Abidin and Bersama’s Abdul Rashid Abu Bakar.
Yadzil retained Bemban with a 7,741-vote majority, defeating Bersama’s Dr Muhammad Solehin Saleh, Bersatu’s Muhammad Rabaie Ab Hamid and Independent Abdul Halim Said.
Ridzuan captured Bukit Katil with a 6,607-vote majority, defeating Pakatan chairman Datuk Seri Adly Zahari, Bersama’s Dr Aliza Che Amran and Independent Abu Bakar Sabudin.
