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Zahid open to meeting Negeri Sembilan MB during UMNO assembly
UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he is prepared to meet with Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Antonis Soren to discuss allegations he was coerced into signing a proclamation to remove Sultan Muhammad.
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Ahmad Zahid Hamidi indicated willingness to hold talks with Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Antonis Soren at any time during the ongoing UMNO Assembly, signalling openness to address the contentious matter directly.
The UMNO President's statement comes in response to claims that he was pressured into endorsing a proclamation for the removal of the state's ruler, Sultan Muhammad V. Zahid said he would make himself available to clarify the circumstances surrounding the alleged coercion.
The meeting, should it proceed, would take place during the party's assembly sessions, providing a formal setting for the two leaders to discuss the matter. Zahid's willingness to engage suggests a willingness to resolve the dispute through dialogue rather than through other channels.
The allegations regarding the proclamation have drawn attention within UMNO circles and the state political establishment, with questions raised about the circumstances under which key party figures came to support the motion. Zahid's readiness to meet underscores the significance of addressing such claims transparently within party leadership.
No specific time or date for the meeting has been announced, with Zahid indicating flexibility regarding when the discussion might take place within the assembly schedule.