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UMNO Veteran Urges Amanah Deputy to Focus on Melaka Campaign
A senior UMNO veterans official has called on Amanah's deputy president to concentrate on the Melaka state election campaign rather than intervening in UMNO's internal matters regarding Negeri Sembilan palace issues.
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Mustapha Yaakub, secretary of UMNO Veterans, has criticised Amanah's deputy president for what he characterises as overstepping into party affairs, urging the PKR-aligned politician to redirect his attention to the ongoing Melaka state election campaign.
The criticism centres on the deputy president's comments regarding a dispute involving Negeri Sembilan's royal institution, which Mustapha described as an internal UMNO matter that should not attract external interference.
The remarks reflect growing tensions between coalition partners as the Melaka campaign intensifies. Mustapha's intervention signals UMNO's desire to manage internal issues without input from other Pakatan Harapan component parties.
The Melaka state election has become a focal point for Malaysian politics, with various political figures weighing in on campaign-related matters. Mustapha's statement suggests UMNO intends to keep palace-related disputes separate from electoral campaigning.
No official response from Amanah or its deputy president has been issued at this time.