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Calls to cut ties: Malaysia flag furore tests PH-BN relations
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While the DAP and Umno have clashed publicly on several issues, it appears that this time, both sides are digging in their heels.
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- DAP Youth chapters are concerned about Dr Akmal's actions following a recent flag incident, urging national leadership to intervene and end the issue.
- Despite being in PM Anwar Ibrahim's coalition government, DAP and UMNO are clashing publicly, with analysts suggesting this time the disagreement may be more serious.
- UMNO and DAP Youth are urged to cooperate for the next election, but tensions remain, especially regarding support for Dr Akmal.
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KUALA LUMPUR – Growing calls by the Democratic Action Party (DAP) youth wings in several states to sever ties with Umno Youth chief Akmal Saleh have once again put the fragile alliance between the two main coalitions in Malaysia’s unity government – Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) – to the test.
Already, DAP Youth chapters in at least six states have raised concerns over Datuk Akmal’s actions in reaction to an upside-down Malaysia flag incident on Aug 9
