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Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has definitively ended speculation about his political future, announcing he will not run in the 16th General Election and believes younger leaders should assume greater responsibility within UMNO.
Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has called for party leadership to respect the views of division leaders regarding seat allocations in the alliance between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will undergo a planned medical intervention to address arterial plaque accumulation near a blood vessel, his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor revealed on Friday.
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin is being considered as a Barisan Nasional candidate for the Rembau state seat in Negeri Sembilan, potentially positioning him for the coveted Menteri Besar post in upcoming elections.
Johor's upcoming election exposes fractures within Malaysia's major parties over internal governance and decision-making authority. The resignation of a senior UMNO figure highlights broader questions about institutional independence and whether political leaders can resist partisan pressure when exercising state power.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family of Datuk Jailani Harun, a veteran journalist and media officer at UMNO, who passed away on July 7 at age 66.
Barisan Nasional's slate for the 16th Johor state election strategically combines experienced administrators with emerging political talent, according to Umno vice-president Mohamed Khaled Nordin, who argues this mix best positions the coalition for effective governance.
BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has emphasised Johor's critical importance as a political stronghold ahead of the July 11 state election, urging party unity and warning against internal disputes.
The son of former Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has publicly supported his father's recent remarks about the party's trajectory, arguing they reflect genuine concern for Umno's long-term viability.