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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has initiated legal proceedings against PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Samsudin, alleging defamatory statements were made during a public ceramah regarding interference in police investigations and royal matters.
Barisan Nasional welcomes an instruction from PAS leadership directing its members to vote for BN candidates in the Negri Sembilan state election, signalling strengthened coalition unity ahead of the poll.
PAS has committed to remaining publicly silent on polling night for the Johor state election, declining to issue statements until the Election Commission formally announces the official results.