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The political party Bersatu has pressed former Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim to publicly confirm whether Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has reached out to him in connection with Royal Commission of Inquiry findings into the pilgrimage fund.
Bersatu's decision to field candidates in 24 of Negri Sembilan's seats independently marks a strategic pivot, positioning the party as a viable alternative distinct from both Pakatan Harapan and the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional alliance.
Negri Sembilan's election will test Bersatu's political standing as the party navigates uncertain alliance dynamics with BN and PN, with 103 candidates competing for 36 state seats.
The Malaysian Paralympics Council president, Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin, will contest the Seri Menanti seat in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election as one of 24 Bersatu candidates.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has downplayed the significance of the Perlis Menteri Besar and executive councillor stepping down from the party's Supreme Council, saying the matter will be resolved internally.