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Dr Sam currently holds an important mandate as PN chairman to determine the coalition’s direction at a higher level. - Photo: Facebook / Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar

The 2025 Umno General Assembly, scheduled for next week, is expected to serve as a key platform for the party to reaffirm its political direction and readiness for GE16.

The Perlis state assembly becomes a testing ground for the new Menteri Besar’s leadership as political support is said to remain fragile. Inset: Sivamurugan (left), Ariff Aizuddin.

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. Photo by Bernama

Anwar has already discounted a possible Cabinet reshuffle, sa­ying he would only fill up the four ministerial vacancies. - Bernama file photo

BN is seen as the biggest loser if pro-government votes split, especially in Malay-majority and bumiputera areas, following clashes in all seats contested against GRS in the 17th Sabah State Election. Inset: Sivamurugan and Mashitah

Professor Datuk Dr Sivamurugan Pandian.

Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attended the 2025 Lumut Umno Division Delegates Meeting at Dewan Merdeka, Manjung Municipal Council recently. Bernama FILE PIX

Sultan Ibrahim, in his royal address at the investiture ceremony held in conjunction with His Majesty’s official birthday celebration at Istana Negara on Monday (June 2), emphasised that federal awards and medals are not for sale or subject to lobbying, but are only given to individuals who are truly deserving, and have rendered distinguished service to the government and the country. - Bernama photo

Anwar. Photo: Bernama