Politics · Other · 13 hrs ago
Barisan proposes Kota Laksamana as Melaka’s new capital if it wins seat
Caretaker chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said Kota Laksamana could become Melaka’s new capital if Barisan Nasional wins the seat in Saturday’s poll.
Kota Laksamana is in the Malaysian state of Melaka.
Barisan Nasional is led by Umno, and the proposal is tied to the party’s bid for the seat.
The plan would be supported by the Straits of Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone, which would bring tourism, commercial and industrial activities together along the waterfront.
The proposal would make Kota Laksamana the state capital.
It is not yet a decision: Yusoh described it as what he hopes will happen.
The proposal depends on Barisan winning the seat, and no further steps were stated.
Caretaker chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said Kota Laksamana could become Melaka’s new state capital if Barisan Nasional wins the seat in Saturday’s poll.
The proposed change would be supported by the Straits of Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone.
The zone would bring together tourism, commercial and industrial activities along Melaka’s waterfront.
Ab Rauf made the remarks during a visit to the Kota Laksamana Barisan war room.
- Who
- Ab Rauf Yusoh, Melaka’s caretaker chief minister, proposed the change.
- What
- Kota Laksamana could become Melaka’s state capital if Barisan Nasional wins the seat.
- When
- The proposal was made ahead of Saturday’s poll; the poll date is not stated.
- Where
- Kota Laksamana, in the Malaysian state of Melaka.
- Why
- The proposed transformation would be supported by the Straits of Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone, bringing together tourism, commercial and industrial activities.
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- Proposed capital
- Kota Laksamana
- State
- Melaka, Malaysia
- Proposing official
- Ab Rauf Yusoh, caretaker chief minister
- Condition
- Barisan Nasional wins the Kota Laksamana seat in Saturday’s poll
- Supporting project
- Straits of Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone
What people are saying
Kota Laksamana will become the state capital of Melaka. That is what I hope for