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‘Once foes, now friends’: Malaysia’s ruling alliance in show of unity ahead of state polls
Deputy PM Zahid says uniting behind Anwar will help the government last till the next general election in 2027.Disagreements have arisen over issues such as Umno’s bid to pardon former premier Najib Razak.The High Court ruled in 2021 that a Home Ministry ban on non-Muslims using"Allah" was unconstitutional.PM Anwar is holding open houses in six states ahead of their state assembly elections due by August.
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