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Khairy Jamaluddin, the former Rembau member of parliament, has handed the decision on whether to contest in Negri Sembilan's August 1 election to Umno's top brass, signalling a significant shift in party dynamics.
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A scheduled court-ordered auction of 14 assets belonging to Umno figure Jamal Yunos has been postponed following a RM66,600 payment made toward settling a defamation case brought by DAP politician Teresa Kok.
Johor Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has ruled out contesting in the state election, ending speculation about his candidacy in several constituencies.