The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Perikatan Nasional is managing internal disputes carefully to preserve its alliance with Bersatu before state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan, according to political observers.
Umno's secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has committed the party to steering clear of personal attacks during its campaigns for the upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, instead emphasizing policy solutions.
Bersatu is pressing ahead with campaign preparations for upcoming state elections after Perikatan Nasional's senior leadership failed to schedule a crucial coalition strategy meeting on Johor and Negri Sembilan contests.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to Perikatan Nasional, pledging to contest Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections under the coalition's unified banner, according to party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.