AYER KEROH: Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh has been sworn in for a second term as Melaka Chief Minister following a victory by Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) in yesterday's election.

The Melaka BN chairman took his oath of office before Melaka Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam at a ceremony held at Dewan Seri Utama, the Governor's Office at Seri Negeri.

The ceremony included the presentation of his instrument of appointment, followed by the oaths of office, allegiance and secrecy, and the signing of the oath document.

Also present was BN chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.