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The Negeri Sembilan Umno chief has firmly denied involvement in any scheme to dislodge the state's menteri besar or undermine the ruler's position, dismissing escalating allegations within party ranks.
Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has emphasised that grassroots opinion on seat allocations stemming from the BN-PN political understanding must be heeded during implementation.
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has called on Negri Sembilan voters to prioritize electing capable leaders rather than allowing extraneous political matters to sway their electoral choices.
Pakatan Harapan's legal team has filed police reports against two Umno leaders, demanding comprehensive investigations into their campaign statements about the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar appointment and claims regarding DAP's influence.
Umno division leaders in Negeri Sembilan are expressing discontent over the allocation of 11 state seats to PN coalition partner, with particular frustration over Wawasan's four-seat allocation despite being a first-time contestant.
Datuk Jailani Harun, a former journalist serving as diplomatic officer to UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, has passed away at Hospital Serdang in Kuala Lumpur.