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The Democratic Action Party has reaffirmed its commitment to the unity government through an internal delegate vote, with nearly nine in ten members backing continued Cabinet participation through the current parliamentary term.
Negeri Sembilan's newly appointed Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has pledged to finalise the state cabinet lineup by Friday, following consultations with Barisan Nasional leadership and the Perak Ruler.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected suggestions that Barisan Nasional ministers should resign, arguing that all cabinet members are diligent performers deserving their positions.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has restated his principled position that he would resign from Cabinet if the nation's judicial integrity were undermined, linking his stance to concerns over high-profile corruption cases.