Ismail’s absence at Umno leadership meeting sets tongues wagging

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PETALING JAYA: The absence of Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob from the Umno Supreme Council meeting last night has raised questions as he was in the country.

According to a report in the China Press daily, a party source confirmed his absence but declined to give any reason.

“It’s true Ismail did not attend yesterday’s meeting and we are still trying to find out why. The meeting discussed some very important matters, including the next general election.

“There has been some speculation that he may have wanted to avoid pressure from calling a snap election.

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