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Anwar chairs unity govt leadership council meet

Leaders expected to discuss state poll preparations

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 11 Jul 2023 9:46PM

Anwar chairs unity govt leadership council meet
Apart from Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic), other top leaders of the unity government seen turning up for the meeting include Barisan Nasional chairman and Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi; Gabungan Parti Sarawak chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, and Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. – Bernama pic, July 11, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived at Menara Dato’ Onn, Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre here tonight to chair the unity government leadership consultative council meeting.

Apart from Anwar, other top leaders of the unity government seen turning up for the meeting include Barisan Nasional chairman and Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Gabungan Parti Sarawak chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, and Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

Also present are Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg; Progressive Democratic Party president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah president Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup, and PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

The meeting, which began at 8.30pm, is expected to discuss preparations for the coming six state elections and other matters.

Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Penang, Selangor and Negri Sembilan will go to the polls on August 12, with nominations set for July 29 and early voting on August 8. – Bernama, July 11, 2023

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