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Cabinet ministers have marked Malaysia's 69th National Day by calling on citizens to strengthen national unity and preserve harmony. The leaders emphasised that independence demands ongoing commitment from all Malaysians regardless of background.
Brunei administered oaths to four newly appointed Cabinet ministers as ex-officio members of its Legislative Council, marking the formal start of the second parliamentary session.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and other senior cabinet ministers have congratulated Datuk Ismail Lasim following his swearing-in as Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar, expressing confidence in his leadership.
Barisan Nasional's secretary-general has responded sharply to Amanah's vice-president, telling him to present his ministerial aspirations directly to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim after the latter publicly called for BN ministers to step down.