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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has called for stronger internal unity within DAP, citing the intensifying strategic partnership between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional as a mounting threat to the coalition ahead of the next general election.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has sought to allay concerns among Chinese and Indian voters regarding the deepening political cooperation between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional, pledging that the partnership will not disadvantage minority communities.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has announced 24 candidates for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, with two representatives from Urimai running under Bersatu's colours. Polling takes place on August 1.
Parti Wawasan Negara has officially become a component party of Perikatan Nasional after the Registrar of Societies approved the name change from Parti Cinta Malaysia on July 6, PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan confirmed.
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Malaysia's Islamic opposition party PAS has nominated Mazlan Bujang, a former Johor Bersatu chief and state councillor, as one of 11 candidates contesting the forthcoming state poll, reflecting broader political coalition shifts.