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Concerns of conflict of interest, graft when MBs hold multiple portfolios: Bersih

The unprecedented consolidation of power by Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, who has assumed eight key portfolios in the state's executive council, has ignited concerns over potential conflicts of interest and graft, according to Bersih.

Only 11 exco members in Kedah, unlike cabinet, says Sanusi amid criticism of holding 8 portfolios

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has hit back at those who questioned him about holding eight portfolios in the state executive council.

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79 candidates to fight for 28 seats in Melaka polls

Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput

MCA gets four seats in Melaka polls, predicts tough fight in DAP strongholds

Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir

Red Bull’s Acosta wins MotoGP Sprint, Ducati Lenovo’s Marquez second

Third on the podium is Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia Racing