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Malaysia's Umno faces internal turmoil over alleged royal interference

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A senior member of Malaysia's United Malays National Organisation (Umno), Mohd Puad Zarkashi, has resigned from the party, citing alleged royal interference in its decision-making processes. This controversy arises as Umno, a key component of the Barisan Nasional coalition, faces an important vote in Johor, a region considered one of its strongholds. The situation is sensitive due to Malaysia's delicate politics surrounding race, religion, and royalty, with police reporting a significant number of complaints filed against Puad Zarkashi for his remarks. AI

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Malaysia's Umno faces internal turmoil over alleged royal interference

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Malaysia’s Umno in tough spot ahead of Johor vote after veteran claims royal interference

    Malaysia’s ruling Malay party was pulled into a sensitive palace row on the eve of Johor’s nomination day after a veteran figure quit Umno and accused the southern state’s royal household of influencing the timing of a snap election. The controversy lands at a difficult moment fo…

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