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Don’t ‘mess with us’ Akmal warns Harapan; taskforce to tackle doctor shortages

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Negeri Sembilan political crisis

  • A Pakatan Harapan youth leader has called for a “political timeout” to give the Madani administration space to tackle economic pressures stemming from the Iran-US-Israel war.

    Harapan Youth information chief Ammar Atan said any power plays will only increase political instability and jeopardise investor confidence and the national economy.

    “Harapan Youth urges all political leaders to put aside their political ambitions for the time being,” he said.

    Pakatan Harapan Youth information chief Ammar Atan

    Although he did specifically refer to it, Ammar’s statement comes a week after Negeri Sembilan Umno decided to end support for Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.

    Negeri Sembilan Umno also signalled they were willing to form a new state government with support from opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional.

READ MORE: Umno signals stability in N Sembilan, respects rebel reps, backs state govt

Umno anniversary

  • Kedah Umno chief Mahdzir Khalid called on all party members to entrust the top leadership with determining Umno’s strategy for the upcoming elections, either to go solo or work with other parties.

    In his speech at the 80th Umno Anniversary Convention this morning, he urged party members to stop bickering about the issue.

    Kedah Umno chief Mahdzir Khalid

    “Do we want to go solo? Is it going to be a real solo, or with an agreement with Pakatan Harapan? Or with Perikatan Nasional?

    “We should not debate this matter. No need to argue or cause a commotion. Just leave the matter to the party leadership, they know what to do,” he said.

READ MORE: Zahid proposes ‘grand collaboration’ of Malay-Muslim parties

Second death at KLIA Terminal 2

  • Another individual has died after falling at Terminal 2 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA T2) last night, barely 24 hours after a similar incident yesterday afternoon.

    KLIA district police chief M Ravi said in the 9.10pm incident, a 30-year-old Algerian man had fallen from the outer balcony at the terminal, Bernama reported.

    The victim was sent to the Cyberjaya Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead at 2.55am today, Ravi said in a statement today.

    At about 2pm yesterday, a woman from China fell to her death at the same terminal, although it is unclear whether it was at the same spot.

Previously at 11am | Umno’s 80th anniversary: Over 13k apply for membership; M’sians on Gaza flotilla released