MELAKA, 15 Nov — A day after the 16th Melaka State Election, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has called on the people of the state to unite as one big family, setting aside any differences in views or political affiliations that may have emerged during the election.

He stressed that he was the Chief Minister for all Melakans, regardless of their political preferences.

“I am not the Chief Minister only for those who voted for me. I am the Chief Minister for all the people of Melaka, regardless of race, religion, background or political inclination,” he told reporters after taking his oath of office as the 13th Melaka Chief Minister, marking his second term, at the Office of the Yang Dipertua Negeri at Seri Negeri today.