How serious is the Chinese discontent?


THE dust has yet to settle over the Mahkota by-election but the angry exchange of words that has erupted is threatening to wash away the camaraderie between partners of the unity government.

It began with calls from the Pakatan Harapan side to be included in the Johor government. This was swiftly opposed by Umno politicians who are adamant about keeping Johor an exclusively Barisan Nasional government.

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