Melaka: The date for the dissolution of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly, which is necessary for holding the state election, has not been determined, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. Ab Rauf, who also serves as the Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, emphasized the need to address several state administrative issues to ensure a smooth transition before the assembly's dissolution. According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Chief Minister indicated that the dissolution could occur within a week, as there are numerous matters that require resolution to maintain effective governance of the state. He made these remarks while addressing reporters after officiating the 2026 Melaka State-level Senior Citizens Day, Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Day, and Children's Day celebration, held in conjunction with the Tanjung Bidara constituency's Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) program. Ab Rauf assured that the dissolution date would be communicated to the media and the public once finalized. Mean while, recent rumors circulated on WhatsApp, suggesting that Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Rustam had signed the dissolution document alongside Ab Rauf during a meeting at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh. The Melaka State Assembly comprises 28 seats, with the current government's mandate set to expire on December 31.