International trade minister seen as being pipped by Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob for coveted post

Analysts believe withdrawal due to dominance and to destabilise govt, as impossible to hold polls during pandemic

Glovemaker says closure temporary, waiting for NSC clarification

Opposition leader says not enough time to scrutinise emergency ordinances, accuses Perikatan govt of misusing parliamentary rules

Youth chief says given current EMCO, any party meetings would be done online

However, source says leaders urge party president to not make rash decision in leaving Perikatan Nasional

Meeting comes on heels of Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s 14-day ultimatum for govt to reconvene Parliament

Senior minister denies attempt to convince fellow party MPs to join Bersatu if they aren’t selected as GE15 candidates

Comms Ministry responsible for choosing recipients, says Zakaria Abdul Hamid, after conflict of interest claims come to light

Malaysian Medical Association says it also does not condone any strike by healthcare personnel

Ernest Ng says his bestseller graphic novel could see up to six editions