The willingness of former rivals to gather for the Unity Government Convention on Sunday was proof of their loyalty to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and country, said Johor DAP vice-chairperson Sheikh Omar Ali.

In a statement, Sheikh Omar said the convention was a natural progression - following the decree by the Agong six months ago that a unity government be formed.

Sheikh Omar said 19 parties gathered at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) on Sunday had shown that former rivals were willing to let go of the past to uphold the royal decree...