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Umno's deputy president Khaled Nordin has dismissed Zaid Ibrahim's recent shift to PAS, characterizing it as a bid to remain politically significant after his earlier exit from the party.
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has extended his good wishes to several former party leaders, including Zaid Ibrahim, after they joined Pas yesterday.
UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin backed the timing of Johor State Legislative Assembly's dissolution, citing avoidance of monsoon rains and festive disruptions.
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Umno vice-president Khaled Nordin has assured that the Johor state election will not jeopardise the stability of the unity government, marking an end to an era of singular political dominance.
Johor's political scene has erupted into election mode following the dissolution of the state assembly. Khaled Nordin is accelerating his ground campaign to capitalise on the heightened momentum.
Defence Minister Khaled Nordin has criticised what he calls a muted international response to Norway's decision to terminate a missile deal, raising concerns at a Singapore defence conference.
Defence Minister Khaled Nordin says Malaysia must balance defence expenditure with other sectors, cautioning against rapid military spending increases as the nation addresses asymmetric security challenges.
Defence Minister Khaled Nordin has revealed that Malaysia is reviewing proposals from three to four nations interested in supplying replacement missile systems, as the country assesses alternatives to its existing Norwegian defence equipment.