Amid rising crude oil prices following the conflict in West Asia, Perikatan Nasional chairperson Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar urged the government to establish a forum akin to the national consultation and intervention council with representation from various stakeholders.

The PAS vice-president warned that Malaysia may soon feel the effects of rising oil prices and said the challenges facing the country require a non-partisan approach that prioritises national interest over party politics.

“Our response must...