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Melaka Mufti Department's astronomy studies added to state TVET syllabus
In Alor Gajah, Melaka, astronomy studies under the Melaka Mufti Department have been included in the state's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) syllabus, including an introduction to building drones to determine the qibla direction. Melaka Mufti Datuk Abdul Halim Tawil said 80 students joined the programme at the National Falak Carnival 2026, which ended yesterday, and the Al-Khawarizmi Falak Complex now draws higher learning institutions from Indonesia.
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Ab Rauf hints Rais Yasin will move to Sungai Udang seat in Melaka polls
Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh has hinted that senior state executive councillor Rais Yasin will contest the Sungai Udang state seat in the next state election. Rais, who currently holds the Paya Rumput seat, said he would follow the party's decision on where he is placed. The hint was made at a carnival in Taman Seri Bertam, Sungai Udang.
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Melaka CM hints state assembly dissolution within two weeks
Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh has hinted that the state assembly could be dissolved within two weeks, paving the way for a state election. He made the remarks during a programme in Sungai Udang, following a call from UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to expedite the dissolution. Ab Rauf also confirmed ongoing coalition talks for the upcoming polls.
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Melaka rider relieved his voice was heard
The Melaka Chief Minister, Ab Rauf Yusoh, tried working as a p-hailing food delivery rider in Masjid Tanah to understand the challenges they face. Delivery riders welcomed the gesture, and a resident was surprised when the Chief Minister delivered his food order. The state government is also drafting a motorcycle maintenance subsidy proposal for riders.
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Melaka CM becomes a p-hailing 'rider', delivers orders to customers' homes
Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh worked as a p-hailing rider in Masjid Tanah to understand the challenges faced by delivery workers. He delivered food to a customer in Pengkalan Balak and later announced that over 3,000 p-hailing workers in Melaka would benefit from an assistance package being drafted.